Lab Assistant (Entry) Night Shift

Planet Pharma; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Lab Analyst I to perform routine analytical testing in the Analytical Services lab, supporting process control, quality control, and development efforts. The role requires working eight-hour shifts on rotating days, weekends and holidays, with responsibilities including sample prep, waste management, and data entry into LIMS/CDS.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of lab experience, strong communication, and attention

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus at least 1 year of lab experience.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose basic instrument issues and support others.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing per protocols and work instructions.
• Work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of waste and assist in lab operations.
• Train others on waste management.
• Alert leadership to issues with sample integrity, inventory, safety, or analysis.
• Record, calculate and report analytical results accurately.
• Support LIMS/CDS systems and related software.
• Identify process improvements and support CI projects.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Attention to detail

Instrument troubleshooting

Multitasking

HPLC and GC basic

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMS

CDS

HPLC

GC

Job description

Lab Analyst I

This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. Employee will be required to work eight hours shifts, and rotating days within shift every three to four months. The Quality Control lab is a 24 hours production site that operates on three shifts.

Your Tasks And 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 other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.


• 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.


• 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.


• Conduct basic (operational) preventative maintenance according to work instructions. Identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment KPIs Understand and operate 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 to locate information required to complete analyses.


• 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 Identify process improvement ideas and communicate opportunities.


• Assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects.


• Communicate testing results to customers as required; act 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 knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma + a minimum of 1-year lab experience


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.


• Ability to diagnose the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years laboratory experience


• Understands basic HPLC and GC operation.