Lab Technician: Wildland Fire Chemicals QA

Genexsystems; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Genex Systems is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Missoula, MT to support the WFCS Lab for the Forest Service. The role involves bench work, sample preparation, instrument operation, and data generation that informs product choices for firefighting use.

The position requires a science degree or equivalent lab experience, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety rules. It is contingent on contract award and performed on-site at the Missoula facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical field.
• Alternatively, 5+ years of laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures and prepare test equipment and samples.
• Select and operate analytical instruments; maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Conduct experiments on wildland fire chemicals following specs, STPs, and study plans.
• Identify acceptable/unacceptable outcomes of test results.
• Use data collection tools and report writing software.
• Generate data sets for specification testing; complete QA test data/reports.
• Perform safety checks and track hazardous waste per protocols.
• Maintain incoming samples log and track inventories.
• Build combustion-retarding fuel beds and perform cleaning of samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

5+ years lab experience

Tools

Analytical instruments

General lab equipment

Equipment calibration

Job description

Genex Systems is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Missoula, MT to support the WFCS Lab for the Forest Service. The role involves bench work, sample preparation, instrument operation, and data generation that informs product choices for firefighting use.

The position requires a science degree or equivalent lab experience, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety rules. It is contingent on contract award and performed on-site at the Missoula facility.