Laboratory Technician

Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry.  Examples of this includes evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more.We looking for a Laboratory Technician with a focus on Sample Preparation.  The skills and responsibilities include:Use the following instruments/techniques: Balances, pH meters, preparation of standard, reagent, and mobile phase solutions, preparation of dilutions, handling of volumetric glassware, centrifugation, lyophilization, and similar techniques.Perform the following types of testing / skills with minimal supervision: Handling volumetric glassware, recording test observations, preparing dilutions of/or reagents, samples, and standards, pH measurement, titrations, and similar skills.