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The Lab Associate is responsible for performing routine testing on all samples within the Analytical Services laboratory. The role supports process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. This position requires working eight-hour shifts, rotating days within each shift every three to four months, in a 24-hour production site operating on three shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions.
• Work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Request additional work to increase team productivity.
• Prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of solid/liquid waste, and assist in overall laboratory operations.
• Train others on waste management.
• Alert lab leadership of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities.
• Communicate troubleshooting opportunities in testing processes.
• Conduct basic operational preventative maintenance and identify operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS), and other instrument-specific computer systems.
• Search various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards.
• Promptly and accurately record, calculate, and report analytical results.
• Review analytical data and various LIMS reports.
• Communicate and discuss any issues with team members and supervisor.
• Complete data entry for metrics and KPIs, identifying process improvement ideas and opportunities.
• Assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate testing results to customers, acting with customers in mind.
• Notify leads when supplies/consumables are at critical levels.
• Observe good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Participate in lab/site safety programs and cross-site initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, and waste codes, and communicate discoveries of spills and leaks immediately.

• High school diploma with a minimum of 1-year lab experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.
• Ability to diagnose typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.

• 3 years laboratory experience.
• Understanding of basic HPLC and GC operations.

The position requires working the night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The work environment is a 24-hour production site with rotating shifts every three to four months. Employees are expected to maintain good safety and housekeeping practices and participate in lab/site safety programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

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