Laboratory Analyst I

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YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Laboratory Analyst I, are to:

• Perform 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;
• 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 and 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;
• Conduct basic (operational) preventative maintenance according to work instructions;
• Identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment;
• Understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Empower system, and other instrument-specific computer systems;
• Search various databases for test methods 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 Key Performance Indicators (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;
• Identify opportunities to improve established procedures and aid in implementations.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma and at least four years of laboratory experience, or Associate of Arts / Associate of Science and two years of laboratory experience or Bachelors of Science without experience;
• Extensive experience with GC and HPLC experience in the ASG laboratory;
• Understands basic HPLC and GC operation;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• High attention to detail 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 multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory;
• Analyze 1600 different types of samples and run 1700 different analytical test methods.