Laboratory Technician

Leidos; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the onsite lab in Vandergrift, PA to support USACE SLDA/FUSRAP. You will prepare soils, digest samples, perform chemical separations, and analyze using CVAA, ICP-MS, and alpha spectrometry while assisting data packages and instrument maintenance. BeLPT screening is required.

The role is on-site, with strict safety protocols and a public trust background check. Cadre duties include documenting chain-of-custody and maintaining LIMS records.

Qualifications

• Perform soil sample preparation and digestion per SOPs.
• Maintain lab safety and decontamination procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal chain-of-custody sample receipt, verification of sample information, and logging of samples into 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 radiation and chemical safety procedures in all lab areas.

Skills

Sample preparation

Data handling

Safety procedures

LIMS usage

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in physics or chemistry

Tools

CVAA

ICP-MS

XRD

Alpha/beta counting

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 will require the use of a variety of chemistry methods and instrumentation to support onsite environmental remediation work. The Laboratory Technician will primarily be performing soil sample preparation and sample digestions supporting sample analysis using CVAA, ICP-MS, and alpha spectrometry. This position also has the opportunity to assist in other areas of the lab (instrument analysis, data analysis/review, data package development, etc.).

The Laboratory Technician will use a variety of chemistry methods and instrumentation to support onsite environmental remediation work. The Laboratory Technician will be performing soil sample preparation, sample digestions, chemical isotope separations, and sample analysis using various analytical instrumentation. The Laboratory Technician will also assist with 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 degree.
• Capable of reviewing, compiling, and providing data files to users.
• Capable of performing sample preparation procedures.
• Capable of performing counting procedures on CVAA, ICP-MS, XRD, optical fluorescence, alpha, gamma, and gross alpha/beta samples.
• Capable of performing isotopic chemical separation procedures.

You Might Also Have:

• Prior laboratory experience is preferred.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as minimum Health and Welfare benefits. The rate for this position is expected to be $32-38/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.

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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.