Quality Technician - Agriculture

AA2IT

Phoenix, AZ

Expired: 12 days ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$20 Hourly
Medical
Contractor

Job Description

Job Title: QA Technician

Location: 890 N Power Rd, Bapchule AZ

Pay Rate $20.00/hour

Cotton Mfg QA National

Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays as needed during harvest season. 0700-1530.

This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy cottonseed, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards.

Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Truck Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Data Verification, and DNA testing.

Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI). Ability to work near/with other workers on daily basis. Responsible for maintaining clean work area. Follow safe work practices. Majority of testing requires standing at workstations. Contact with industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, cotton seed de-linting sink, magnification devices, ovens, dishwashers, blenders/blades, moisture/temp meters, seed counters, centrifuges, and pipettes. Labware to consist of glass beakers, test tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, and well plates. Safe handling of lab chemicals such as buffers, acid, oil, alcohol, seed treatments, and cleaning solvents.
Individuals will work primarily in indoor lab environment, but some positions may periodically work in the Cotton Plant QA Lab. PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, and hardhat) is required and provided. Cross-training in the Plant Quality Assurance Lab will be required. Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting. Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred.

Company Description

AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value.

AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision.

Why Work Here?

Lots of room to grow. Can convert to full time position.

AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value. AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision.