Laboratory Scientist, Border-Tech & Test Data

SD Solutions, LLC; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Solutions, LLC is seeking a Physical Scientist / Laboratory Scientist I to support CBP laboratories and technology programs. The role encompasses laboratory operations, data collection, testing, and documentation in collaboration with government scientists and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science with up to 3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical science, materials science, forensic science, biology, environmental science, engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including test preparation, equipment setup, sample handling support, data collection, and maintenance of laboratory records.
• Assist Government personnel with planning, executing, observing, and documenting laboratory, pilot, and field testing activities.
• Develop and maintain test data sheets, test execution records, technical notes, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing laboratory and field test plans, test reports, SOPs, CONOPS, and technical procedures.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize scientific and technical data using Microsoft Excel and other approved tools.
• Identify trends, observations, anomalies, and findings in laboratory and field-test data for Government review.
• Support laboratory equipment and asset management activities, including inventories, calibration records, maintenance logs, utilization reports, and equipment lifecycle documentation.
• Assist with receipt, storage, issuance, shipment, repair, return, and retirement of Government equipment and laboratory assets.
• Maintain accurate technical, inventory, logistics, and program records.
• Support preparation of technical memoranda, briefings, fact sheets, presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Assist with requirements documentation and technical inputs supporting Government acquisition activities.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Test planning

Technical report writing

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/physical science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SD Solutions, LLC is seeking a Physical Scientist / Laboratory Scientist I to support CBP laboratories and technology programs. The role encompasses laboratory operations, data collection, testing, and documentation in collaboration with government scientists and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science with up to 3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.