Farma Tech International Corporation

Specialty Services | Chemistry/Lab Technician

North Bend

Farma Tech International Corporation is a world leader in semio-chemical insect attractants and control release insect lures. We are a boutique company that has played a critical role in the detection of fruit fly populations of economic importance since our inception in 1992. Our development of one-of-a-kind chemicals and lures has resulted in major contracts with the US Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Food & Agriculture, and countless agencies around the world. Farma Tech is seeking a dedicated and skilled Part-Time Chemist/Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our quality control/assurance and research and development efforts as well as managing and maintaining our in-house lab. If you have a keen eye for detail, thrive in a small company environment, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

Chemist / Lab Technician

Part- to Full-Time

This position provides testing support for the development and ongoing production of semio-chemicals and control release lures. This role supports product development including tasks such as: quantitative and qualitative analysis of bulk attractants and lures using a gas chromatograph, chemical residue analysis of test lures, and general laboratory management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Organize and maintain the in-house laboratory.
•Operate and maintain a gas chromatograph.
•Generate standards & control samples and develop & refine testing methods.
•Provide quality assurance/control for all attractant-based products.
•Organize and manage retained samples.
•Provide testing support for USDA/APHIS based research.
•Support documentation associated with product specifications & user manuals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•BS degree (or higher) in Chemistry.
•Experience with running and maintaining a gas chromatograph.
•Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
•Strong written and verbal communications skills.
•Motivated by learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities.
•Ability to work independently in an efficient timely fashion.
•Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
•Prefer 1+ year work experience in a QC/QA lab or complementary role including internships.
•Experience running and maintaining a Shimadzu GC-2010 Gas Chromatograph & LabSolutions LC/GC Software or equivalents.
•Experience with acrylic polymers.
•Experience in working/supporting PhDs and researchers.
•Familiarity with environmental test equipment.
Farma Tech International Corporation offers a competitive salary and a professional, collaborative and positive team-oriented work environment. We value performance and commitment in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Apply Online: please send resume to info@farmatech.com (no phone calls please)

Farm Tech International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Flexible Scheduling

Job Posted 9/4/2024