Environmental Radiochemistry Lab Technician — Onsite

Leidos Inc; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Laboratory Technician to join the FUSRAP program in St. Louis, MO. This entry-level role offers hands-on radiochemistry, instrumentation, and LIMS training in a regulated lab environment.

You will support analysis of soil, water, and air samples, learn gamma and alpha spectrometry, and ensure documentation and safety compliance while working a standard 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule with ~20% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least a year of relevant experience in labs or research.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis of environmental soil, water, and air samples.
• Learn to operate and maintain radiological laboratory instrumentation, including gamma and alpha spectrometry systems.
• Perform environmental and radiochemical analyses under the guidance of experienced laboratory staff.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately track samples and maintain laboratory records.
• Ensure laboratory documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with quality standards.
• Follow all laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Leidos seeks a Laboratory Technician to join the FUSRAP program in St. Louis, MO. This entry-level role offers hands-on radiochemistry, instrumentation, and LIMS training in a regulated lab environment.

You will support analysis of soil, water, and air samples, learn gamma and alpha spectrometry, and ensure documentation and safety compliance while working a standard 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule with ~20% travel as needed.