Laboratory Technician

About the role

Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Examples of this includes evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more.

We looking for a Laboratory Technicians with a focus on Sample Preparation. The skills and responsibilities include:

• Use the following instruments/techniques: Balances, pH meters, preparation of standard, reagent, and mobile phase solutions, preparation of dilutions, handling of volumetric glassware, centrifugation, lyophilization, and similar techniques.
• Perform the following types of testing / skills with minimal supervision: Handling volumetric glassware, recording test observations, preparing dilutions of/or reagents, samples, and standards, pH measurement, titrations, and similar skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry with 0-1 years of applicable experience
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of St. Louis, MO are encouraged to apply.

Pay range is $25/h - $27/h depending on experience.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays