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KellyMitchell Group

Lab Technician - Chemistry

KellyMitchell Group, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Our client is seeking an Lab Technician - Chemistry to join their team! This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Duties

Develop and apply analytical methods to determine chemical composition of agrochemical formulations and products using HPLC, UPLC, LC‑MS, and GC

Perform physical‑chemical characterization techniques including density, particle size analysis, viscosity, surface tension, contact angle, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA)

Conduct optical and electron microscopy analyses and spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, NIR, and UV‑Vis

Prepare and analyze complex liquid and solid sample matrices for qualitative and quantitative testing

Optimize and develop new sample preparation and analytical methods to support pipeline and existing products

Lead continuous improvement efforts for existing analytical methods and contribute to new method development

Respond to collaborator and stakeholder inquiries, including analytical troubleshooting and data interpretation

Analyze data, interpret results, and author clear technical reports for stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, and product supply

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation

Perform sample cleanup techniques to enrich active ingredients in complex chemical samples

Operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑throughput laboratory environment while managing multiple priorities

Desired Skills/Experience

Hands‑on experience preparing complex agrochemical or chemical sample matrices

Proficiency with HPLC, UPLC, LC‑MS, GC, and physical‑chemical analytical techniques

Strong background in sample preparation and analytical method development

Experience with laboratory instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

Highly detail‑oriented with a strong focus on data quality and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Agile and adaptable to changing scientific and analytical priorities

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Commitment to teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration

Willingness to train and work across multiple analytical disciplines

Experience with robotic or automated sample preparation is a plus

Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $22.00 and $26.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Contract

Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Other

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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