Join BD as a Laboratory Analyst I in Broken Bow, USA. This is an on-site, full-time role working a 12-hour Green Nights shift (7 PM – 7 AM). You will prepare additives, operate laboratory instruments, and perform chemical assays to support production.
Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's degree and/or 2 years of laboratory experience with emphasis in chemistry or analytical testing required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and basic computer skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Laboratory Instrumentation: Operate basic laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, and analytical balances to conduct routine testing.
Chemical Preparation: Prepare additives and test solutions accurately to ensure a continuous supply to production.
Quality Maintenance: Maintain quality records, follow safe laboratory procedures, and keep the laboratory neat and orderly.
Communication: Maintain communication with Production Scheduling regarding schedule revisions and material shortages.
Potential transition routes: People from quality control or chemical technician roles may bring relevant laboratory experience and chemical handling skills, alongside meeting the educational and shift requirements.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
12-hour Shift: Green Nights / 7PM -7AM
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
Prepares additives on a routine basis to ensure a continuous supply to Production.
Monitors the additive stock on a daily basis to ensure that expired materials are discarded.
Becomes familiar with the additives used in the manufacture of Vacutainer product lines and the raw materials used to produce the additives.
Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all procedures related to preparation of additives.
Learns to operate laboratory batch mixing equipment to include analytical scales, mixers, grinders and volumetric measuring equipment.
Operates basic laboratory instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, analytical balances, turbidimeter, moisture meter, and polarimeter.
Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all laboratory procedures, including chemical assays, preparation of test solutions, mathematical calculations and maintaining quality records.
Becomes familiar with the test procedures and the chemical names of materials used in the laboratory.
Maintains communication with Production Scheduling concerning schedule revisions or chemical raw material shortages.
Follow safe laboratory procedures and precautions when operating equipment and handling chemicals.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support laboratory performance goals.
Assists in maintaining the laboratory in a neat and orderly manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age.
Associates degree and/or 2 years of laboratory experience with emphasis in chemistry or analytical testing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Basic computer skills.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
