Lab technician

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to build your laboratory skills? Join a fast-paced analytical environment where your precision and consistency directly impact critical research. We are seeking a reliable Sample Preparation Technician to support high-throughput testing processes. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week Monday to Friday 6-month temporary/contract assignment located in Chesterfield, MO. There is potential for assignment to be extended. What You Bring

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a lab, light manufacturing, quality control, or data-sensitive environment.
• Key Skills: High attention to detail, solid basic computer skills, and comfort with handling accurate, repetitive workflows.
• Physical Capability: Ability to alternate between standing and sitting for extended periods and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliability: A proven track record of dependability, punctuality, and follow-through.

Work Environment & Safety

• Clean, professional lab setting at a premier Chesterfield campus.
• PPE Provided: Lab coat, eye protection, hearing protection, and specialized gloves (nitrile, cut-proof, dry-ice).
• Dress Code: Casual/Lab-compliant (Full-length pants and short/long-sleeve t-shirts required).
• Hazard-Free: No work at heights and no chemical exposure required.

Ready to get your foot in the door with a leading lab team? Apply today with your updated resume!

salary: $21 - $21.9 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Sample Extraction & Weighing: Accurately weigh, prepare, and extract samples to feed high-throughput analytical workflows.
• Maintain Exacting Standards: Ensure every task is completed with meticulous precision, ensuring quality data for downstream analysis.
• Lab Maintenance: Follow strict safety protocols, handle required lab equipment, and complete basic computerized tracking and data entry.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Laboratory/Sciences
• Sample Processing
• Microsoft Office
• Handle Repetitive Tasks

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.