Laboratory Technician

Leidos; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the USACE SLDA/FUSRAP project in its on-site laboratory. The role focuses on soil sample preparation and wet chemistry analysis using UV-vis and colorimetry, with responsibilities including chain-of-custody, data entry in LIMS, and preparing reagents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with 2 years of lab experience or a bachelor’s degree in physics or chemistry or related sciences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in physics or 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, 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.
• Applicant must be able to follow all radiation and chemical safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory.

Skills

Soil sample prep

Wet chemistry analysis

Data review

LIMS data entry

Education

High School Diploma or 2 years lab experience

Bachelor’s degree in physics or chemistry

Tools

UV-Vis

Colorimetry

Isotopic separation

LIMS

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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 will require the use of a variety of chemistry methods and instrumentation to support onsite environmental remediation work.

The Laboratory Technician will use a variety of chemistry methods and instrumentation to support onsite environmental remediation work. The Laboratory Technician will primarily be performing soil sample preparation and performing wet chemistry sample analysis using UV-vis and colorimetry. Additional tasks may include metals sample digestion, chemical radiological isotope separations for Americium, Plutonium, Uranium, and Thorium, and sample analysis using various analytical instrumentation. The Laboratory Technician will also support data analysis and review, preparing and reviewing data packages and reports, instrument maintenance and repair.

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; per contract requirements, 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.
• Applicant must be able to 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 or 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.

This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. The pay for this position is expected to be $28-35/hr.

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Original Posting:

October 6, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.