Research Engineer - Automated Laboratory Systems

Belcan Corporation; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

PTO

Holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Research Engineer to support laboratory operations, run experiments, operate and maintain research equipment, and collect high-quality data in agricultural applications. This hands-on role is on-site at our St. Louis area facilities.

You will design experiments, analyze data, prepare reports and communicate findings, while collaborating with scientists and engineers in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field with a few years of relevant experience.
• Basic programming in Python, C#, or C++.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at St. Louis, Missouri research facilities.
• Experience supporting agricultural research, laboratory operations, or scientific experiments.
• Experience with engineering equipment, instrumentation, automation systems, or lab test equipment.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess hardware and software of laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Design and execute experiments to analyze research and production data.
• Maintain instruments.
• Collect, record, and organize research data using laboratory instruments and computer systems.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data and prepare reports, charts, and presentations to communicate findings.
• Provide technical support to scientists and engineers.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Systems)

Job description

Job Title

Research Engineer - Automated Laboratory Systems

Location

Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Start Date

Immediate

we put down Local candidates only

Pay

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $32.26/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Description

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to support research and testing activities for agricultural applications. This role is primarily focused on managing laboratory operations, conducting experiments, operating and maintaining research equipment, and collecting high-quality data. This position offers an opportunity to support innovative agricultural research through hands‑on laboratory, testing, and equipment operations in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of hardware and software of laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Design and execute experiments to analyze research and production data.
• Maintain instruments
• Collect, record, and organize research data using laboratory instruments and computer systems.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data and prepare reports, charts, and presentations to communicate findings.
• Provide technical support to scientists and engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a few years of experience in an engineering related to ( electrical, mechanical, robotics, system engineering)
• Basic engineering and programming language such as Python, C#, or C++.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site at St. Louis, Missouri research facilities.
• Experience supporting agricultural research, laboratory operations, or scientific experiments.
• Experience with engineering equipment, instrumentation, automation systems, or lab test equipment.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research or engineering environment.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.