Laboratory Technician — Microbiology & QC Specialist

HGS Engineering, Inc; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

HGS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Oxford, AL. Full-time role, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, data entry into LIMS, equipment maintenance, and daily lab housekeeping, with strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards. The candidate will perform Legionella, HPC, and chemical analyses, document results, and ensure QA/QC compliance. Requires an Associates Degree in science/health; Bachelors preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a field of science or health is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry is preferred.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to laboratory guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reagents and materials daily or weekly for lab use.
• Data entry and record keeping including LIMS and bench sheets.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; report issues to management.
• Disposal of biohazard and hazardous waste per SOPs and regs.
• Perform Legionella and HPC assays per SOPs and standards.
• Conduct chemical analyses per SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Perform DNA amplification via PCR.
• Package and ship samples to external labs.
• Maintain QA/QC per Quality Manager and regulatory standards.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and daily upkeep.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Equipment handling

Lab safety

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

MS Office

Education

Associates Degree in science/health

Bachelors Degree in biology/chemistry

Laboratory experience (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

HGS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Oxford, AL. Full-time role, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, data entry into LIMS, equipment maintenance, and daily lab housekeeping, with strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards. The candidate will perform Legionella, HPC, and chemical analyses, document results, and ensure QA/QC compliance. Requires an Associates Degree in science/health; Bachelors preferred.