Laboratory Analyst I - Kansas City, MO

At Bayer Crop Science, we're looking for a Laboratory Analyst I to join our team in Kansas City, MO. The successful candidate will conduct chemical and physical analyses in a production site laboratory, performing product release and in-process control tests, stability tests, and maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment.

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 perform other duties to support 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 preventative maintenance according to work instructions
• Understand and operate the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS) system, 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 the supervisor
• Complete data entry for metrics and KPIs
• Assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects
• Communicate testing results to customers as required
• Observe good safety and housekeeping practices
• Participate in lab/site safety programs and cross-site initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations

Requirements:

• High school diploma + a minimum of 1 year of lab experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Close attention to detail and ability to analyze outcomes against a standard
• Ability to diagnose typical instrument problems with little or no assistance
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Understanding of basic HPLC and GC operation