Laboratory Technician

Leidos Inc; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, specifically for the USACE project. The role requires passing a blood beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test and a Public Trust background investigation.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and 2 years of lab experience or a bachelor’s degree in relevant sciences, with skills in sample preparation and adherence to safety procedures. The position offers a pay range of $28–35 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry or related sciences.
• Capable of reviewing, compiling, and providing data files to users.
• Capable of performing sample preparation procedures.
• Capable of performing counting procedures on alpha, gamma, and gross alpha/beta samples.
• Capable of performing isotopic chemical separation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal chain-of-custody sample receipt and logging of samples into LIMS.
• Prepare soil samples and aliquot water samples prior to analysis.
• Follow all laboratory decontamination procedures.
• Prepare reagents as needed for laboratory processes.
• Follow radiation and chemical safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Sample preparation

Data compilation

Chemical safety procedures

Counting procedures

Isotopic chemical separation

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry or related sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) project. This position requires on‑site support and passing a blood beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) prior to starting work at the customer site. Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.

Your Main Objectives

• Perform formal chain‑of‑custody sample receipt, verification of sample information, and logging of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Perform sample preparation on soil and preservation and aliquoting of water samples prior to analysis.
• Perform sample digestions and chemical separations per appropriate SOP.
• Maintain a clean laboratory area by following all laboratory decontamination procedures.
• Prepare reagents as needed for the laboratory processes.
• Follow all radiation and chemical safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory.

What Sets You Apart

• High School Diploma and 2 years laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry or related sciences.
• Capable of reviewing, compiling, and providing data files to users.
• Capable of performing sample preparation procedures.
• Capable of performing counting procedures on alpha, gamma, and gross alpha/beta samples.
• Capable of performing isotopic chemical separation procedures.

You Might Also Have

• Prior laboratory experience is desired.

Pay Range: $28–35 per hour. Covered by the Service Contract Act.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.