Laboratory Technician
Position: Laboratory Technician
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: Onsite Research Environment
Timing: Immediate / Open until Filled
Position Summary: The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support a research environment by preparing samples, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records.
Required Screenings: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position AND you MUST pass a government background check as well as maintain appropriate security clearances.
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Work Environment: National Bio and Agro Defense Research controlled access facility. Each employee must maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations.
Position Responsibilities
Lab Maintenance Activities
- Cleaning of workspaces and equipment
- Maintaining water baths and incubators
- Restocking active inventory items
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.
- Receive and store using proper storage conditions for cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.
- Performing weekly safety shower and eye wash station inspections
- Autoclaving trash and waste
- Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities
Equipment and Facility Operations
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of material with BDM partners and provide weekly list of material received due on last day of every week
- Serve as an escort to visiting personnel.
- Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities
Documentation and Communication
- Provide Quarterly Reports
- Inputting IT and service requests as needed.
Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
- Work effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the research mission.