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Bayer (Schweiz) AG

Laboratory Analyst I - Soda Springs, Idaho

Bayer (Schweiz) AG, New York, New York, United States

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Laboratory Analyst I – Soda Springs, Idaho At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where “Health for all Hunger for none” is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’.

As a Laboratory Analyst, you perform routine testing in the quality laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, and process development. You work on shifts independently managing an ever-changing sample load while collaborating with a team to meet customer requirements. Compliance with regulatory good laboratory practices is essential. With limited supervision, you perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions, working a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, and request additional work to increase team productivity. You prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of solid/liquid waste, and perform other duties to support the overall operations of the laboratory, including training others on waste management. You alert lab leadership of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities and communicate troubleshooting opportunities in testing processes. You conduct basic preventative maintenance according to work instructions and identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment. You understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS) system, and other instrument‑specific computer systems. You search various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses. You 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 supervisors. The laboratory analyst completes data entry for metrics and KPIs, identifies process improvement ideas, and communicates opportunities, assisting in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects. You communicate testing results to customers as required, acting with customers in mind, and identifying opportunities to improve established procedures and aid in implementations. You notify leads when supplies/consumables are at critical levels, observe good safety and housekeeping practices, and participate in lab/site safety programs and cross‑site initiatives. You are knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Perform routine testing in the quality laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, and process development.

Work on shifts, independently managing an ever‑changing sample load while collaborating with a team to meet customer requirements.

Comply with regulatory good laboratory practices.

Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions, working a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of solid/liquid waste, and perform other duties to support the overall operations of the laboratory.

Train others in 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.

Conduct basic preventative maintenance according to work instructions.

Identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment.

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 supervisors.

Complete data entry for metrics and KPIs.

Identify process improvement ideas and communication opportunities, assisting in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects.

Communicate testing results to customers as required, acting 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.

Be knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks.

Who You Are Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years of laboratory experience OR AA/AS degree or bachelor's degree preferred.

Good oral and written communication skills.

High attention to detail and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.

Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.

Posting is available until November 11, 2025.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $45,471.20 - $68,206.80. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.

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