Night-Shift Lab Technician - Entry Level QC & Analysis

HarveStaff; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HarveStaff LLC is seeking an Entry Level Laboratory Assistant in Kansas City, MO. The role supports quality control, process development, product development, and waste management through routine analytical testing and accurate reporting of results.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance. Night shifts and weekend availability may be required, with local candidate preference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Training or experience in analytical laboratory testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with HPLC and GC operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing following established protocols and work instructions.
• Prepare laboratory solutions, clean glassware, and properly dispose of solid and liquid waste.
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment issues, testing irregularities, sample integrity concerns, and safety hazards.
• Record, calculate, review, and report analytical results accurately and promptly.
• Use Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS), and other laboratory software.
• Search databases for testing methods, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and notify leads when inventory is low.
• Assist with troubleshooting, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate testing results and analytical concerns with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Support laboratory safety programs, housekeeping, and hazardous waste management.
• Train team members on proper waste management procedures.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Result interpretation

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Data documentation

HPLC knowledge

GC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMS

CDS

Laboratory software

Job description

HarveStaff LLC is seeking an Entry Level Laboratory Assistant in Kansas City, MO. The role supports quality control, process development, product development, and waste management through routine analytical testing and accurate reporting of results.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance. Night shifts and weekend availability may be required, with local candidate preference.