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Formulations Laboratory Analyst

Kansas City, MO 64120

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618963 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 19.10/hr **salary will be commensurate with experince 

Position Summary:
This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Formulations laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control & process development
Major task and responsibilities of position
* Independently performs routine analytical testing to support Formulation production plants. Could work a variety of shifts that include weekends and holidays.
* Prepares and analyzes samples by a variety of physical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment. The instrumentation includes pH meters, viscometers, rheometers, auto-titrators, and laser particle size analyzers.
* Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other instrument-specific software systems.
* Searches various databases for test methods and specifications to locate information required to complete analyses. Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results.
* Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as, ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.
* Observes good safety and housekeeping practices.
* Maintains & cleans laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.
* Follows oral and written instructions.
* Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks. Also must know labelling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in: satellite accumulation areas and less than 90-day containers. Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 1 month of starting job.
Work Relations
* Communicates & cooperates with Formulation operators, other Formulations team members, & management to optimize productivity and prioritization.

Qualifications:
* High school diploma which includes chemistry, algebra and some work experience or 10 - 20 hours of college chemistry and college algebra with 0 years laboratory experience or a BS degree in a science discipline and 0 years laboratory experience.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* High attention to details.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.
* A cooperative attitude and desire to work effectively with co-workers as part of a team.
* Good computer skills (excel, word)

Current Position Opening
* Evening shift from 2:45 pm -11:00 pm on weekdays. (M-F)
* Periodic work on weekends from 7 am - 3 pm, typically 2 weekend days / month.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.