Lab Technician - Onsite, Houston, TX

BluePath Labs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePath Labs is seeking a Lab Technician in Houston, TX to manufacture, prepare, and package canine training aids in line with safety procedures. You will manage orders, support lab operations, and help maintain compliance with hazardous materials handling. U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance are required. The successful candidate will assist with instrument setups, samples, and data access, while contributing to continuous improvement through after-action assessments

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience with pseudo-narcotics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate commercial grade equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, prepare, and package pseudo and real narcotics canine training aids using established procedures.
• Prepare samples, set up instrumentation, and access analytical data.
• Document process improvements and support after-action assessments with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hazardous materials handling, and SOPs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lab Technician

Location: Houston, TX

Clearance: Public Trust

Salary: $37.40/hour

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a Lab Technician to support the creation and packing of canine training aids.

Work Description:

The Lab Technician is responsible for manufacturing, preparing, and packaging both pseudo and real narcotic canine training aids in accordance with established laboratory procedures and safety protocols. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety and security standards, and the ability to manage multiple customer orders simultaneously. The Lab Technician will support laboratory operations, provide administrative assistance, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through process reviews and after-action assessments. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance as designated by the contract.

Responsibilities:

• Creating pseudo and real narcotics canine training aids using established procedures
• Preparing samples, setting up instrumentation, initiating analytical protocols, and accessing instrumental data
• Contributing to After Action assessments of production sessions and documenting process improvements in coordination with LSS leadership
• Reviewing laboratory processes and procedures and providing recommendations for efficiency and safety improvements (including receiving, handling, storage, packaging, shipping, inventory, and documentation)
• Completing all required production and shipping documentation accurately and timely
• Safely packaging canine training aids for shipment and ensuring secure delivery to client locations
• Managing multiple customer orders and performing work in a timely manner to meet operational demands
• Ensuring compliance with hazardous materials handling and safety protocols
• Supporting laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and facility management as requested
• Providing administrative support, such as escorting visitors, answering phones, documenting meeting minutes, and assisting with logistics
• Supporting additional operational tasks as directed by LSS leadership, including vehicle transportation and fleet management
• Following all established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance

Minimum Requirements:

• Public Trust clearance, or ability to obtain one
• Associate's Degree
• 1-2 years of relevant experience with pseudo-narcotics
• Must be detail oriented and capable of safely operating commercial grade equipment, preparing samples, setting up analytical instrumentation, and initiating analytical protocols
• Must be able to follow instructions with a minimal level of direction
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.