Northwest Regional Sales Manager

AGQ Labs USA is searching for a Regional Sales Manager to offer analytical services to the fresh produce, processed foods, industrial hemp, hops, and seafood industries and to increase AGQ’s presence in the Pacific Northwest Region (including Canada).

Responsibilities

• Identify new potential customers and opportunities.
• Maintain and initiate commercial activity with customers (ex: quotes, requests for information, customer support, etc.) in accordance with the sales plan and company standards.
• Use the CRM to log contacts, leads and sales process.
• Provide feedback to develop strategic marketing plans, and materials, to increase sales of current and new services in the region.
• Assist in the development of annual sales forecasts, budget requirements, and sales plan for the region.
• Provide the necessary planning, direction, and feedback to management to meet or exceed the sales goals.
• Seek out market opportunities. Identify opportunities for growth using new strategies, services, or benefits. Provide to management the needs for services, competitive offerings, etc. that can contribute to converting market opportunities into sales.
• Assist the sales team and customer service teams in developing strategies, giving presentations, and maintaining assigned current clients.
• Be responsible for achieving personal and departmental objectives/sales targets.
• Review approval for special cost, customer claims, and constructive feedback with management.
• Maintain ongoing customer communication regarding the laboratory services and other relative news.
• Maintain up-to-date customer information in the CRM.
• Maintain effective communication with clients through regular commercial visits, calls, convention. attendance, and third-party relationships.
• Offer marketing support by producing regional content for online publications.

Skills and General Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Active in trade associations, conventions, trainings, etc.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented.
• Ability to travel 50-70%.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to Food and AG industries preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to travel outside the US, primarily Canada.
• A minimum of 5 years of sales experience.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., occasional weekend travel may be required

AGQ Labs USA offers Company vehicle, Health Insurance, Vision/Dental Insurance, Sick, Vacation, Holidays, Incentives, 401k, and other benefits. More details regarding benefits and salary will be provided during interviews.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to our HR Manager, Sandra Robles (srobles@agqlabs.com) with the reference NWMANAGER in the subject of your email.

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Job description

Accounts Receivable

AGQ Labs USA has an opening position for an Accounts Receivable in our Laboratory located in Oxnard, CA.

AGQ Labs purpose is to help create a safer world, leveraging science, technology, and knowledge to deliver profitable, sustainable, and scientifically backed solutions tailored to our client's specific needs. We are one of the world’s leading laboratories and technological centers, combining the most advanced analytical techniques with more than 25 years of experience. Our clients range across the entire value chain: growers, exporters, traders, large packers, supermarket certification specialists, and food processing concerns. In short, we provide superior scientific results — quickly, competitively, and efficiently.

We are looking for an ambitious Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a small team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Invoicing and preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long-term success.

For more information about AGQ Labs, please visit our website: www.agqlabs.us.com

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine accounting reports, financial statements, and other financial reports.
• Perform accurate management of general ledger.
• Account reconciliations.
• Invoice Processing.
• Filling & Data Entry.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting (1 year).
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to multitask and display strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Microsoft Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Must be reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Bilingual: Able to fluently read, write, and speak both Spanish and English at a collegiate level.

Education:

• Associate Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Other benefits to be reviewed with candidates during the interview process.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to our HR Manager, Sandra Robles (srobles@agqlabs.com) with reference ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE in the subject of your email.

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Laboratory Technician

AGQ Labs USA is offering job opportunities as Laboratory Technician in our Laboratory located in Oxnard, CA with experience in the food industry.

AGQ Labs purpose is to help create a safer world, leveraging science, technology, and knowledge to deliver profitable, sustainable, and scientifically backed solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs. We are one of the world’s leading laboratories and technological centers, combining the most advanced analytical techniques with more than 25 years of experience. Our client’s range across the entire value chain: growers, exporters, traders, large packers, supermarket certification specialists, and food processing concerns. In short, we provide superior scientific results — quickly, competitively, and efficiently.

For more information about AGQ Labs, please visit our website: www.agqlabs.us.com

Job Duties:

• Understand internal SOPs for the preparation and extraction of food samples.
• Daily workload organization through LIMS
• Record keeping of laboratory equipment’s temperature, solution preparation and daily quality controls.
• Sample preparation using different types of extractions such as QuEChERS, FDA and EPA methods.
• Calibration and verification of laboratory equipment such as analytical balance, micropipettes, volumetric glassware, etc.
• Preparation of reagents, stock solutions, calibration curves, etc.
• Replenish the necessary consumables in the extracting area such as pipette tips, gloves, etc.
• Keep laboratory equipment in clean conditions and ensure the safe removal of waste from the preparation area.
• Communicate with supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.Follow 5 “S” protocol to keep working area organized and cleaned.

Experience:

• 1+ years with routine laboratory equipment looked upon favorably.
• (Pipettes, glassware, balances, microscope, etc.)

Education (Minimum Requirement):

• BS or similar in a scientific field of study (including core scientific curricula)

Qualifications:

• The right candidate will be a dynamic individual comfortable with working in a results-driven and fast-paced environment.
• We expect the right candidate to be hungry to learn, as well as very organized and detail-oriented.
• We expect the right candidate to come with the mindset of learning things from the bottom up: starting with understanding who we are, what we do, how all of the sample preparation and extraction is performed, and then moving on to understanding the equipment, instruments, and lab organization.
• Work well in a team-oriented environment while maintaining high professional standards for personal independent work.
• Take direction well and contribute constructively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills (including MS Excel)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 60 days probation period)
• Other benefits to be reviewed with candidates during the interview process.

Schedule:

• 5-day work week, 40Hrs/week, Mon-Sat
• Shift work (6am-3pm, 9am-6pm)

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to our HR Manager, Sandra Robles (srobles@agqlabs.com) with the reference ORGANIC LAB TECH in the subject of your email.

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Analytical Chemist - entry level (Oxnard, CA)

AGQ Labs USA is offering job opportunities as Entry level Analyst in our Laboratory located in Oxnard, CA with experience in the food industry.

Job Duties

• Perform extractions of pesticide residues and other contaminants following AGQ USA procedures.
• Preparations of solutions, calibration curves, mobile phases, dilutions etc.
• Verification and calibration of basic laboratory equipment such as analytical balances and micropipettes.
• Record keeping of Quality Controls, solutions, etc.
• Keeping sample storage area organized and cleaned.
• Perform routine GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analyses for pesticide residues and other contaminants.

Experience

• 1+ years with routine laboratory equipment looked upon favorably.
  • Pipettes, glassware, balances, etc.
• 1+ years with analytical instrumentation looked upon favorably.
  • ICP-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS or similar.

Education (Minimum Requirement)

• BS or similar in scientific field of study (including core scientific curricula)

Qualifications

• The right candidate will be a dynamic individual comfortable with working in a results-driven and fast-paced environment.
• We expect the right candidate to be hungry to learn, as well as very organized and detail oriented.
• We expect the right candidate to come with the mindset of learning things from the bottom up: starting with understanding who we are, what we do, how all of the sample preparation and extraction is performed, and then moving on to understanding the equipment, instruments, and lab organization.
• Work well in a team-oriented environment while maintaining high professional standards for personal independent work.
• Take direction well and contribute constructively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills (including MS Excel)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 60 days probation period)
• Other benefits to be reviewed with candidate during interview process.

Salary and Schedule

• $18-20/hour
• 5-day work week, 40Hrs/week, Mon-Sat
• Shift work (6am-3pm, 9am-6pm)

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to our HR Manager, Sandra Robles (srobles@agqlabs.com) with the reference ChemistEntry in the subject of your email.

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Spontaneous application

If you wish to send us your application, you can do so at the following email address info@agqlabs.com

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