Laboratory Technician: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry

Goldbelt, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen. The role involves preparing environmental, clinical, and industrial hygiene samples for toxic contaminants using extraction, digestion, and wet-chemical techniques.

You will analyze samples with spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods, conduct literature searches for methods, and adapt techniques as needed while recording data and assisting with reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of specialized laboratory experience, including: performing sample analysis/preparation and QC.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• College-level coursework in chemistry and physics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental, clinical, and/or industrial hygiene samples for toxic contaminants using extraction, digestion, and wet-chemical techniques.
• Analyze samples using instrumental techniques, including spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods.
• Conduct literature searches to identify appropriate analytical methods and procedures.
• Modify or adapt instrumental techniques and procedures as needed.
• Perform calculations, record laboratory data, identify and report data-quality issues, and assist with technical reports, charts, tables, and presentations.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Army culture knowledge

Education

MLT certification

Associate or bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Goldbelt Apex is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen. The role involves preparing environmental, clinical, and industrial hygiene samples for toxic contaminants using extraction, digestion, and wet-chemical techniques.

You will analyze samples with spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods, conduct literature searches for methods, and adapt techniques as needed while recording data and assisting with reports.