FDA Lab Operations Technician

Kmrg,-LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to join our Denver team and provide onsite laboratory support to the FDA’s Denver laboratory. The role involves preparing media and solutions, sterilizing equipment, assisting with sample preparation, washing glassware, handling waste, and maintaining a clean, procedure-driven work environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, able to follow written procedures, and comfortable working in a structured lab setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in a laboratory, industrial, custodial, manufacturing, food-processing, or similarly structured work environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety protocols, and detailed instructions.
• Basic familiarity with cleaning, sanitizing, or handling laboratory glassware.
• Ability to use simple measuring, monitoring, or recording tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required checklists.
• Ability to work independently after required training.
• Ability to communicate problems, unsafe conditions, and unusual findings promptly.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, mix, and prepare laboratory media, solutions, reagents, and standards.
• Adjust pH and heat prepared solutions as directed by laboratory procedures.
• Transfer prepared materials between containers and laboratory equipment.
• Label media, solutions, reagents, and standards accurately.
• Follow laboratory quality procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Handle chemical additives using required safety precautions.
• Prepare materials for sterilization and laboratory use.
• Load and operate autoclaves according to established procedures.
• Sterilize prepared media, laboratory containers, and waste materials.

Skills

Follow procedures

Glassware handling

Measuring tools

Record keeping

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to join our Denver team and provide onsite laboratory support to the FDA’s Denver laboratory. The role involves preparing media and solutions, sterilizing equipment, assisting with sample preparation, washing glassware, handling waste, and maintaining a clean, procedure-driven work environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, able to follow written procedures, and comfortable working in a structured lab setting.