Lab Assistant (Entry) # 26-28661

Kansas City, MO

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Job Description

Duration: 12 Months Contract
Schedule: 7pm - 7am - 12 hour shifts (Employee will be required to work eight hours shifts, and rotating days within shift every three to four months)

Job Description:

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.

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 hClientardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks

Experience:

3+ years laboratory experience

Skillsets:

Understands basic HPLC and GC operation.
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.

Education:

High school diploma + a minimum of 1-year lab experience, Bachelor’s degree prefers.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Location

Kansas City, MO

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Chromatographic Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
GSP (Good Safety Practices)unmatched
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Analysisunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)unmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Communicationsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Testingunmatched
Waste Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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