Laboratory Technician

This is for Vylor
• Orientation: Will be September 14th. Hire up to 6 candidates.
** Attendance is critical and REQUIRED during training for the first 30 days. Do not submit candidates that have a planned vacation or appointments during this time.
• Requested Pay: ***
• Preferred Bill Rate Range for 19.00 pay = 26.32 - 26.98
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours + OT (July-Dec)
• Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Interview required? Yes
• Resume required? Yes, Manager will review and select candidates for hire.
• Any specific skills or requirements you want in a candidate: Entry Level Computer skills - Job duties will vary
• Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? - No
• High School Diploma or GED required
Description:
• Perform quality testing procedures in accordance with ISTA, AOSA, and sampling guidelines, and assess testing requirements according to established guidelines.
• Verify and record quality test results with consistent attention to detail.
• Perform all duties with a high level of accuracy in order to maintain the integrity of quality results.
• Assist in monitoring the proper functioning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment in compliance with Safety and Health guidelines and housekeeping practices.
• Train on cross-functional tasks in other functions of the laboratory on processes that may need additional support during high volume or critical periods.
• Monitor product for quality assurance and ensure activities meet the requirements of the Quality Plan.
• Actively seek to reduce redundant and unnecessary testing.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, performance, methods, troubleshoot issues, and identify quality defects.
• Develop and maintain good communication and rapport with site personnel.
Training Incentive:
Complete evaluation of commercial corn, planting corn, and soybeans without direct supervision. The expected timeframe is two-three weeks. ***/hr increase.
Expectations for Evaluation: The goal is that the evaluator must reach and maintain 65 reps per hr. for all crops trained on. The expected timeframe is three weeks after training is completed. A *** increase will be awarded.
**Contingent on consistency of performance.
Productivity Bonus- Peak Incentive:
Those who average 65 or more reps per hour of cold corn evaluation with ZERO error during August 10 through September 11 will receive a *** weekly bonus. Those who average 80 or more reps per hour on warm corn evaluation with ZERO errors during October 1 through November 7 will receive a *** weekly bonus.
Attendance Bonus-Peak Incentive:
Time frame: September 28-November 6: The employee must work the entire week with no attendance occurrences (late, leaving early unexcused or excused, absence, unexpected or expected, etc.). The employee will be eligible for a *** weekly attendance bonus.
Overall attendance bonus: The employee MUST work all overtime and Saturdays to be eligible for an extra *** bonus when the lab is running during this peak time. Employees must have zero absences throughout this period. It is a one-time bonus.
Spotlight Call Notes:
• Quality Testing Lab - evaluating & testing plant samples
• No Experience Necessary
• Standard Germination tests on seed (Corn. wheat, soy, sorghum)
• Rolling dozens of seeds on a paper towel and wax paper then placing them into a germinator. Then they will review the quality of the seedlings (live, dead, abnormal) and enter findings into a tablet.
• High Energy lab. Will be sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with some repetitive motions.
• Lab has between 30-50 workers. They work together in groups and some 1:1 tasks
• Contractors will be evaluated - based on performance metrics such as accuracy, performance, attendance, speed, etc.
• Training consists of: starting with planting - learning the techniques and machines. Then approx. 15 hours of learning how to evaluate seedlings.
• Day Shift until October. Ideally work 8 hours/day. Could possibly work 10 hours from July - December, but the goal is to be able to complete tasks in 8 hours. Must be willing to work overtime and some weekends if necessary.
• Detail oriented with a history of transactional excellence and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Updated Notes -
Overview:
• Candidates will plant and evaluate corn, soybean, and sorghum seeds.
• No prior testing experience is required and all training to be provided.

What they are looking for:
• Strong attention to detail (will be evaluating 50-400 seeds at a time for abnormalities)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes
• Dependability and professionalism
• Reliable Transportation
• Candidates who actively engage during the interview and demonstrate genuine interest in the position.
• Experience in operations, quality, manufacturing, laboratory support agriculture or other hands-on roles is preferred
• Candidates should be comfortable with repetitive, detail-oriented work following established procedures

Interview Feedback: Several reoccurring concerns -
• Inappropriate interview attire (pajamas, shorts, sandals, sweatpants)
• poor engagement or limited communication
• no shows or late arrivals
• inconsistent explanations for tardiness (between candidate & agency)
• Candidates replying on unreliable transportation (keeping rideshares & families waiting)

Attendance & Scheduling Expectations:
• Attendance during training period is critical and candidates should avoid scheduling time off
• During the peak season, extended weekday hours are mandatory.
• Saturday is not mandatory but encouraged (incentives avail).

EEO

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."