Laboratory Support Technician - Alameda (6165) with Security Clearance

Three Saints Bay, LLC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

OLH Technical Services, a Federal Government Contractor, seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to join our Alameda, CA team. Responsibilities include following lab SOPs, handling materials, weighing and preparing media, sterilizing with autoclaves, and preparing samples for analyses.

Requirements include US citizenship, ability to pass background checks, a high school diploma or GED, at least six months in a laboratory or similar setting, ability to lift 25–30 lbs, and OSHA 10-hour certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months in a laboratory, industrial, custodial, or similar environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory quality, safety, and SOPs.
• Handle laboratory materials, equipment, and samples safely.
• Weigh, mix, adjust pH, heat, label, and sterilize media, reagents, and solutions.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize prepared media, containers, and waste.
• Prepare samples for microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis.
• May include preparation and cooking of food products.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
• Collect and transport contaminated materials for disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory areas and safety checks of eyewash stations and showers.
• Perform temperature mapping of equipment and assist with equipment verification.
• Conduct acid cleaning of digestive vessels and centrifuge tubes.
• Perform daily and weekly monitoring of deionized water systems.

Skills

Safety procedures

Lab safety

Physical stamina

Basic lab skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

OLH Technical Services, a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join our team in Alameda, CA.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory quality, safety, and standard operating procedures.
• Handle laboratory materials, equipment, and samples safely, including materials that may be heavy, refrigerated, frozen, or require special handling.
• Weigh, mix, adjust pH, heat, label, and sterilize laboratory media, reagents, and solutions in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize prepared media, containers, and waste materials.
• Prepare samples for microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis using appropriate techniques (aseptic/non-aseptic) utensils, and laboratory equipment.
• May include preparation and cooking of food products.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
• Collect and safely transport contaminated materials for disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory areas and perform routine safety checks of eyewash stations and emergency showers.
• Perform temperature mapping of laboratory equipment, document results, and assist with equipment function verification.
• Conduct acid cleaning of digestive vessels and centrifuge tubes.
• Perform daily and weekly monitoring checks of the deionized water systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six (6) months of experience in a laboratory, industrial, custodial, or similar structured work environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift 25 - 30lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Basic familiarity with cleaning, sanitizing, or handling laboratory glassware.
• Ability to use simple measurement or monitoring tools.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of assignment.

Position located in Alameda, CA

Position pays: $38.98/hr

VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.