This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé in the USA.

Requisition ID232099...

JOB SUMMARY: Perform assorted laboratory assays and other miscellaneous duties under general supervision in Nestle Purina's Pet Waste Management Lab.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $18-20hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist scientists with lab trials, testing, and sample preparation
• Submit incoming chemical Safety Data Sheets for safety review
• Ensure chemical and sample inventory is up-to-date and compile list of expired chemicals for disposal
• Create batch labels and stock for all incoming chemicals and samples
• Prepare samples and paperwork for submission to other labs (TAG/QA, NPAL, etc.)
• Prepare samples for shipping to external laboratories
• Maintain accurate records/log of analytical requests and data
• Effectively communicate results, through written technical documentation and reports
• Perform all necessary cleaning (i.e. washing glassware) duties
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment
• Practice safety in the work area

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively participate in cross training as needed as well as learning new skills required due to technology advances
• Additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
• This position receives direction from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
• Junior & Senior in college or recent graduate
• Working to attain a degree in the Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Engineering, etc.)
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and GLPs
• Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication, organization, math and writing skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work at a minimum 24 hrs. per week

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
• Training/classes in Chemistry/Microbiology

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.
#Research & Development
St. Louis MO USA

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