Lab Analyst I

Bayer; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Bayer in Texas, USA seeks a Lab Analyst I to perform chemical and physical analyses in a production site laboratory. You will conduct product release and in-process tests, calibrate equipment, and manage samples in SAP/LIMS while supporting GMP documentation.

Youll work with Unit Leads, apply scientific methods, and follow ESH policies, QA/QMS, and regulatory standards. The role may require driving a company vehicle and some weekend/overtime work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with prior lab experience.
• Fluent in English with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record for company car eligibility.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate in a multicultural environment.
• Shift hours may change; weekends and overtime may be required.
• This position may require driving a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of seed analyses to ensure high-quality results.
• Collaborate with Unit Lead(s) and End-to-End Mission team to complete testing processes and data management.
• Apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis per protocols and work instructions.
• Operate within Bayers ESH policies, QMS, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight to contingent labor and promote collaboration.
• Manage inventory levels of reagents and consumables for smooth operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analyses.
• Engage in cross-site safety programs and company initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Laboratory techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

Valid drivers license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

AA or AS degree

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Analytical equipment

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Lab Analyst I

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

Involves conducting chemical and physical analyses in a production site laboratory. Responsibilities include performing product release and in- process control tests, conducting stability tests, maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment, managing sample administration in SAP/LIMS, and performing root cause analyses for nonconformities. Additionally, the role supports GMP operations through computer system validation, method validation, raw data control and archiving, and the creation of GMP documents and regulations.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Lab Analyst I, are to:

• Conduct timely and accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of seed analyses to ensure high-quality results;
• Collaborate with Unit Lead(s) and End-to-End Mission team to complete testing processes, shaping process control and accurate data management;
• Take ownership of learning and applying scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis, following protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results, including preparation of reagents, media, controls, and samples;
• Operate independently within a team environment to ensure compliance with Bayer’s ESH policies, Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS), and regulatory requirements;
• Champion feedback and provide oversight to contingent labor, fostering a culture of shared ownership and collaboration;
• Manage inventory levels of reagents and consumables to ensure smooth lab operations;
• Take initiative to participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing processes and performing root cause analyses to troubleshoot issues;
• Engage in Bayer’s ESH safety program and contribute to cross-site projects and initiatives, promoting a culture of safety and collaboration;
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities as needed to support business goals;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle. This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma with prior lab experience;
• Strong knowledge of basic laboratory techniques;
• Fluent in English with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Valid driver's license (in order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s risk screening for hiring drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to work as a team member and effectively communicate within a multicultural environment;
• Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask in a high throughput environment;
• This position may require a change in shift hours;
• Weekend and overtime work as required,

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of laboratory experience;
• AA or AS degree.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $41,360.00 - $62,040.00 . Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least date 9/22/26.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location

United States : Texas : Lubbock

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

883884

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