Entry Level Laboratory Technician

Entry Level Lab oratory Technician

JOB-10045277

Anticipated Start Date

December 1, 2025

Location

Kansas City , MO

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in an Entry Level Laboratory Technician job , then this is the best role for you ! This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Formulations laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control & process development

Job Description

• Independently performs routine analytical testing to support Formulation production plants. Could work a variety of shifts that include weekends and holidays.
• Prepares and analyzes samples by a variety of physical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment. The instrumentation includes pH meters, viscometers, rheometers, auto-titrators, and laser particle size analyzers.
• Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other instrument-specific software systems.
• Searches various databases for test methods and specifications to locate information required to complete analyses. Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results.
• Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.
• Observes good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Maintains & cleans laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks. Also, must know labelling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in: satellite accumulation areas and less than 90-day containers. Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 1 month of starting job.
• Communicates & cooperates with Formulation operators, other Formulations team members, & management to optimize productivity and prioritization.

Skills Required

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload for optimal lab efficiency and productivity.
• Cooperative attitude and effective teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma including chemistry and algebra with some related work experience, or
• 10–20 hours of college chemistry and college algebra with 0 years of lab experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with 0 years of laboratory experience.
• Completion of RCRA hazardous waste training within one month of starting employment.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check
• Ability to work evening shift (2:45 PM – 11:15 PM, Monday–Friday).
• Willingness to work periodically on weekends (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, approximately two weekend days per month).

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary : $12.50 to $20.46 per hour based on qualifications.

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