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Reaction Operator Jobs in Rolla, MO (NOW HIRING)

Pharmacy Technician

Rolla, MO

$17.25 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Rolla, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Rolla, MO

$17.25 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

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How much do reaction operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for reaction operator in Rolla, MO is $20.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.98 and $22.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Reaction Operator vs Chemical Plant Operator?

AspectReaction OperatorChemical Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, sometimes certificationsHigh school diploma, safety training, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing units, chemical reactors, controlled environmentsProcessing plants, chemical manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageSpecific to chemical reactions and processesBroader chemical manufacturing and processing
Job FocusMonitoring and controlling chemical reactionsOverseeing entire production processes

Reaction Operators focus on managing chemical reactions within reactors, ensuring safety and efficiency. Chemical Plant Operators oversee overall plant operations, including multiple processes. While both roles require safety training and similar certifications, Reaction Operators specialize in reaction control, whereas Chemical Plant Operators handle broader plant functions.

What cities near Rolla, MO are hiring for Reaction Operator jobs?

Cities near Rolla, MO with the most Reaction Operator job openings:

Infographic showing various Reaction Operator job openings in Rolla, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,242 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Analytical Laboratory Systems Instructor with Security Clearance

LAUKOA

Fort Leonard Wood, MO • On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Summary:
Provide professional instructional services for the Analytical Laboratory System 1A1 (ALS 1A1) Operator Course aboard Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Job Description: * Effectively convey the materials in the Government provided training support material, culminating in Soldiers who are well trained ALS 1A1 Operators * Operate the Analytical Laboratory System (ALS1A1) * Instruct/Preform Analytical Laboratory System (ALS1A1) Glove Box Procedures * Employ the FilmArray Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Detection System * Employ the Electrochemiluminescence Instrument (PR2-1800 ECL) * Identify Biological Warfare Agent (BWA) Signatures * Employ the Agilent Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) * Employ the TruDefender FTX Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer * Identify Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Signatures Requirements: * 1 year of experience operating or instructing the operation of the ALS 1A1 Prime Mover * 2 years of experience supporting the Civil Support Team (CST) mission * 1 year of experience operating or instructing the operation of the ALS 1A1 Glovebox. * 3 years of experience operating in an analytical laboratory * 2 years of experience supporting the Civil Support Team mission * 2 years of experience auditing CST for compliance with WMD-CST ISO/IEC 17025 standards * Completion of U.S. Army Medical Department’s (AMEDD) Field Identification of Biological Warfare Agents (FIBWA) course * Possess at least 4 years of experience with Polymerase Chain Reaction analysis and 1 year of experience with the FilmArray * Completion of SQ120 course * Possess at least two 2 years of experience with the PR2 * Possess a valid Agilent training certificate demonstrating at least 5 days of specialized Agilent MassHunter Software training * 3 years of experience in analyzing GCMS data * Must possess 3 years of experience operating Agilent MassHunter Software or 3 years of experience supporting the CST mission * Must possess 1 year of FTIR experience * Must possess 5 years of experience with CWA site characterization and exploitation * Possess 3 years of experience with BWA site characterization and exploitation * Must have attended the Instructor Training Course, Army Basic Training Instructor Course or DOD equivalent Instructor Training Course, a civilian equivalent, or have 2 years’ experience as an ALS operator within the last 5 years. Civilian equivalents are based upon instructor certifications from an institution or organization that validates 3 years of instruction experience Salary: $50 to $60 an hour, depending on experience. *Contingent upon contract award
LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.