Material Coordinator jobs in Richland, WA

AgriNorthwest is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Lab Coordinator to join our local the Agronomy team. The coordinator assists functions as lead person in the lab while performing and supervising daily analysis functions. This position is located in Plymouth, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide training and supervision, both technical and safety, for all lab technicians.
• Oversee routine set-up, analysis, and maintenance for automated analyzers.
• Log samples and generate slips; input and upload data for both lab results and research experiments.
• Generate soil, plant, and bruise analysis reports.
• Become a SME on all procedures for routine lab analysis and recognizes and reports problems with these analyses.
• Make all necessary reagents for chemical analyses.
• Coordinate with Field Sampling Manager to assure proper analysis of gathered samples.
• Support general office tasks including phone receptionist, word processing, filing, etc.
• Help with equipment maintenance, lab clean up, lawn and grounds care, field research activities (planting, weeding, fertilizing, harvest, sorting of potatoes, etc.), and other projects.
• Follow proper lab techniques, SDS sheets, safety apparel (PPE), safe handling of hazardous chemicals, QA/QC protocols, and operation of lab equipment.
• Champion a world-class safety culture by actively learning, applying, and promoting best-in-class safety processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• 2 years laboratory experience or college level chemistry.
• Valid in-state driver’s license.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful.
• Understanding of agronomic practices desired.
• Strong computer and technical skills including basic database management and Microsoft tools.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the job and willing to work in outside weather conditions which includes hot, cold, and rain.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, inc. complies wth the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.10 - $31.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Plymouth, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person