CBRN Technician

Leidos•Washington, DC

10d•$59,150 - $106,925•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves working in both laboratory and field settings. The candidate must be comfortable working in chemical fume hoods and biological safety cabinets for several hours daily and wearing PPE as required. Daily travel to field sites will be necessary. Flexibility in work hours and work tasks is essential to meet operational demands. Hours and duties may grow or change as assigned to meet customer and program requirements. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have an active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
Emergency services OR environmental sampling experience, training, and/or education.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of the normal 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. hours when workload dictates.
Ability to obtain and maintain qualification to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator and Class III/Level “C” protective ensemble.
Ability to routinely lift 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Past military experience with a background in Chemical, Biological, and Radiological monitoring or civilian emergency response.
HAZWOPER training and/or certification.
Related STEM degree (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc) and/or demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate products, processes, and related performance.
Experience recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

Collect various types of environmental samples in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
Prepare and process PCR plates, analyze unknown substances for potential threats, and perform laboratory work in chemical fume hoods and biological safety cabinets for extended periods.
Operate and maintain various radiation detection technologies and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
Periodically respond in appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform decontamination and sampling activities in potentially hazardous environments.
Utilize sample tracking software (e.g., EQuIS) to maintain accurate records, generate and maintain chain of custody documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Track, maintain, and exchange sampling media and laboratory equipment. Order supplies and laboratory materials as needed to support operations.
Effectively communicate with customer personnel, external agencies, contractors, and other internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution of tasks.