Laboratory Support Technician - Irvine (6163)

International Executive Service Corps; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH Technical Services in Irvine, CA is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join our team. The role involves following laboratory quality, safety, and SOPs, handling materials, equipment, and samples with care.

You will weigh, mix, adjust pH, sterilize media, operate autoclaves, and prepare samples for analysis while maintaining glassware and lab areas. A High School Diploma or GED and OSHA 10-hour certification are valued.

Qualifications

• Must follow written procedures and safety protocols.
• Basic familiarity with cleaning, sanitizing, or handling laboratory glassware.
• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory quality, safety, and standard operating procedures; handle materials, equipment, and samples safely.
• Weigh, mix, adjust pH, heat, label, and sterilize laboratory media, reagents, and solutions per procedures.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize media, containers, and waste materials.
• Prepare samples for microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis using appropriate techniques.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
• Collect and transport contaminated materials for disposal.

Skills

Safety procedures

Lab equipment handling

Documentation accuracy

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Laboratory Support Technician - Irvine (6163) Location Irvine, CA Job Code 6163 # of Openings 1

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

• 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.

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.