US - Lab Technician (Entry)

Bayer AG; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Lab Technician to support engineering and scientific teams by building, testing, and improving mechanical and electrical systems used in laboratory, production, and agricultural environments. This role focuses on increasing throughput, improving system performance, and ensuring safe, high-quality execution of prototype development and testing.

The technician will work hands-on with equipment, perform data collection, and contribute to innovative research and operational

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor's in Engineering or a Science field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working in laboratory settings (sample preparation, data collection, data management).
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple supervisors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willing to work onsite full time.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Challenge existing laboratory and production methods to drive process improvement and increase throughput and quality.
• Support engineering and science teams with research, system design, prototyping, and construction of innovative solutions.
• Assist in developing, assembling, deploying, and testing mechanical and electrical systems for domestic and international use.
• Support startup, calibration, and functional testing of prototypes to verify performance against requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety teams to ensure compliance with internal, industry, and regulatory safety standards.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree or B.Sc. in Engineering or a Science field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Lab Technician supports engineering and scientific teams by building, testing, and improving mechanical and electrical systems used in laboratory, production, and agricultural environments. This role focuses on increasing throughput, improving system performance, and ensuring safe, high-quality execution of prototype development and testing. The technician will work hands‑on with equipment, perform data collection, and contribute to innovative research and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Challenge existing laboratory and production methods to drive process improvement and increase throughput and quality.
• Support engineering and science teams with research, system design, prototyping, and construction of innovative solutions.
• Assist in developing, assembling, deploying, and testing mechanical and electrical systems for domestic and international use.
• Support startup, calibration, and functional testing of prototypes to verify performance against requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety teams to ensure compliance with internal, industry, and regulatory safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering or a Science field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working in laboratory settings (sample preparation, data collection, data management).
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple supervisors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willing to work onsite full time.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fabrication and assembly tools (hand tools, power tools, soldering, welding, cutting, grinding, drilling).
• Experience using electrical test instruments such as digital multimeters or oscilloscopes.
• PCB‑level soldering and troubleshooting skills.
• Programming experience with single‑board microcontrollers/computers.
• Experience operating milling machines, drilling machines, or lathes.