Laboratory Services Technician at KMRG LLC
Overview
Laboratory Services Technician supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory. The role involves preparing media and solutions, sterilizing materials, handling waste, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to follow written procedures. Apply today!
What You'll Do42
- 1Build and manage laboratory media solution reagent preparation
- 2Adjust pH and heat prepared solutions as directed
- 3Transfer prepared materials between containers and equipment
- 4Label media solutions reagents and standards accurately
- 5Follow laboratory quality procedures and SOPs
- 6Prepare materials for sterilization and laboratory use
- 7Sterilize media containers and waste materials
- 8Remove sterilized items and transfer to appropriate storage or disposal
- 9Maintain temperature timing labeling and safety protocols
- 10Assist with aseptic and non-aseptic sample preparation
- 11Operate food processors blenders homogenizers grinders and related equipment
- 12Prepare samples in approved containers following contamination prevention steps
- 13Wash laboratory glassware manually and using automatic dishwashing equipment
- 14Empty scrub rinse dry sterilize and store containers
- 15Handle flasks tubes jars bottles Petri plates and other materials
- 16Transfer items between washing drying sterilization use and storage
- 17Inspect washed items for cleanliness and readiness for reuse
- 18Collect contaminated materials for decontamination or disposal
- 19Separate materials for sterilization reuse storage or disposal
- 20Maintain orderly glassware and supply-storage areas
- 21Clean and organize work surfaces equipment and support spaces
- 22Help keep pathways hazard-free
- 23Complete routine checks of eyewash and emergency shower stations
- 24Document daily and weekly safety inspections
- 25Identify and report damaged blocked or malfunctioning safety equipment
- 26Follow OSHA and FDA safety procedures
- 27Wear required personal protective equipment
- 28Report incidents injuries unsafe conditions promptly
- 29Participate in required laboratory and safety training
- 30Place temperature sensors in refrigerators freezers ovens and other temperature-controlled equipment
- 31Collect temperature data retrieve records compare against acceptance criteria
- 32Compile temperature-mapping reports identify out-of-range readings
- 33Maintain equipment-verification logs and monitoring records
- 34Perform residual-chlorine color tests record results on quality-assurance sheets
- 35Notify personnel of irregular readings or system problems
- 36Follow written SOPs and laboratory instructions
- 37Complete assigned logs checklists and monitoring records accurately
- 38Maintain inventory equipment-verification and waste-management documentation
- 39Report incomplete work equipment problems supply shortages and safety concerns
- 40Support quality-control reviews of completed work
- 41Correct documentation or procedural issues promptly
- 42Protect government information equipment and materials
Requirements16
- 1High School Diploma or GED
- 2At least 6 months laboratory industrial custodial manufacturing food-processing or similar experience
- 3Ability to follow written procedures safety protocols and detailed instructions
- 4Basic familiarity with cleaning sanitizing and handling glassware
- 5Use of simple measuring monitoring or recording tools
- 6Accurate record keeping and checklist completion
- 7Independent work after initial training communication of problems and unsafe conditions
- 8Ability to operate kitchen appliances blenders homogenizers grinders and similar equipment
- 9Experience preparing samples in approved containers preventing contamination or loss
- 10Background investigation including Tier 2 clearance foreign nationals meeting federal residency requirements
- 11Regular sitting work primarily but occasional movement filing cabinets using office equipment
- 12Vision ability use computer monitors up to 100% of time
- 13Specific requirement for deionized water system monitoring daily weekly checks of temperature-controlled equipment
- 14Familiarity with waste collection disposal separation for sterilization reuse storage and reporting
- 15Knowledge of OSHA FDA and background investigation procedures
- 16Protection of government information equipment and materials
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$50 - $60k per year
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