Junior Lab Technician – Electrical & Mechanical Systems

Harvestaff

Creve Coeur (MO)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 37,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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.