Lab Technician (Entry)

Planet Pharma; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Missouri is seeking a hands-on engineer to enhance production methods and validate system performance. You will support engineering and science teams, develop and test mechanical and electrical systems, and help bring prototypes to production readiness.

The role requires 1-3 years of experience, an engineering/science degree, and willingness to work on-site full time with up to 15% travel. Strong data handling and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering/Science required.
• 1-3 years of experience in related field.
• Basic knowledge constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in laboratory environments, preparing samples, collecting and managing data.
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willing to work on-site full time and travel up to 15% of time.

Responsibilities

• Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
• Support engineering and science teams researching innovative solutions.
• Assist development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems
• Support startup and testing of prototypes to validate performance.
• Collaborate with Safety departments to comply with safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering/Science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pay range: 19-26/hr

depending on exp

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput, higher quality, and improved integration with existing production methods
• Support engineering and science teams researching and constructing innovative solutions
• Support the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems for domestic and international laboratory, production, and agricultural environments
• Support the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety departments to comply with company and industry safety and design standards

Qualifications & Competencies

• Associate Degree or B.Sc.in Engineering/Science
• 1-3 yrs. experience
• Basic knowledge constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience in laboratory environments, preparing samples, collecting and managing data
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working effectively with more than one supervisor
• Experience using standard office productivity software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Willing to work on-site full time
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of time

Experience in the following areas is a plus

• Experience using a broad range of fabrication and assembly tools/equipment; hand, power, soldering, cutting, welding, grinding, and drilling
• Experience using electrical test equipment; digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• PCB component level soldering and troubleshooting
• Programming and using single-board microcontrollers/computers
• Programming with higher-level languages
• Operating milling and drilling machines, and lathes

PPE Requirements: Safety glasses, no open-toed shoes, lab coat, gloves