Entry Level Laboratory Technician

Harvestaff; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HarveStaff LLC seeks an Entry Level Laboratory Technician in Creve Coeur, MO to support development, testing, and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems used in laboratories, production, and agricultural environments.

You will collaborate with engineering, science, and safety teams to develop innovative solutions, validate system performance, and ensure compliance with PPE and safety requirements in on-site settings. This role starts Sep 28, 2026, with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Laboratory experience, including sample preparation and data collection/management.
• Experience using standard office productivity software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fabrication and assembly experience is a plus, including use of hand and power tools.
• Experience with soldering, cutting, welding, grinding, and drilling is a plus.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes is a plus.
• PCB component-level soldering and troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Experience programming and using single-board microcontrollers/computers is a plus.
• Experience with higher-level programming languages is a plus.
• Experience operating milling and drilling machines and lathes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Challenge existing methods and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and integration with production methods.
• Support engineering and science teams in researching and developing innovative solutions.
• Assist with the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support the startup and functional testing of prototypes to validate performance against requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety departments to ensure compliance with company and industry safety and design standards.
• Prepare samples, collect data, and manage data in laboratory environments.
• Work effectively with multiple supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Use standard office productivity software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills

1–3 years experience

Electrical & mechanical testing

Strong mathematics

Verbal & written communication

Lab data collection

Office productivity software

Fabrication with tools

Soldering/welding/grinding/drilling

Electrical test equipment (DMM/oscill)

PCB soldering & troubleshooting

MCU/compute programming

Higher-level programming

Milling & drilling machines & lathes

Education

Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering or Science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Entry Level Laboratory Technician

JOB-10047495

Anticipated Start Date

September 28, 2026

Location

Creve Coeur, 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 a Entry Level Laboratory Technician job, then this is the best role for you! This role supports the development, testing, and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems used in laboratories, production, and agricultural environments. Collaborates with engineering, science, and safety teams to develop innovative solutions and validate system performance.

Job Description

Challenge existing methods and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and integration with production methods. Support engineering and science teams in researching and developing innovative solutions. Assist with the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems. Support the startup and functional testing of prototypes to validate performance against requirements. Collaborate with Safety departments to ensure compliance with company and industry safety and design standards. Prepare samples, collect data, and manage data in laboratory environments. Work effectively with multiple supervisors and cross-functional teams. Use standard office productivity software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills Required

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Laboratory experience, including sample preparation and data collection/management.
• Experience using standard office productivity software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fabrication and assembly experience is a plus, including use of hand and power tools.
• Experience with soldering, cutting, welding, grinding, and drilling is a plus.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes is a plus.
• PCB component-level soldering and troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Experience programming and using single-board microcontrollers/computers is a plus.
• Experience with higher-level programming languages is a plus.
• Experience operating milling and drilling machines and lathes is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Engineering or Science.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks
• Start Time: 08:00 AM
• Willing to work on-site full-time.
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Ability to work in laboratory, production, and agricultural environments.
• Must follow required PPE and safety requirements.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $19.12 to $27.12 per hour. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors.

HarveStaff LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.