Laboratory Materials Technician - DoD (Onsite)

BluePath Labs

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration. We are actively seeking a Secret–cleared Laboratory Materials Technician to support the Department of Defense. On this contract, we support R&D, S&T, and experimentation and testing to influence system design and development for a broad spectrum of technologies. These technologies will include development and testing of prototypes and biological systems to support biological defense. Note: The period of performance for this contract begins in June. Work Description: The Laboratory Materials Technician provides hands-on support to chemical and biological laboratories and test environments supporting research, science and technology (S&T), experimentation, and developmental test and evaluation activities. The technician assists with the setup, operation, maintenance, and teardown of laboratory and test equipment, materials, and experimental apparatus to ensure laboratory and test operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and program requirements. In support of test and evaluation mission objectives, the technician contributes to laboratory operations across biology, chemistry, materials, and quality assurance research efforts. Responsibilities include preparing, processing, and supporting chemical, biological, and physical tests and experiments; assisting with qualitative and quantitative material analyses; operating standard and specialized laboratory equipment; and maintaining accurate logs, records, and documentation related to equipment status, maintenance, and experimental activities. The technician supports the operability of designated laboratory hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, assists with installation, configuration, integration, and initialization activities, and helps identify equipment malfunctions or technical issues affecting laboratory or test operations. The role may include supporting verification and validation (V&V), participating in test preparation and execution, recording experimental data, and assisting with data review and analysis under the direction of senior technical staff. This position may also support general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, inventory tracking of materials and consumables, preparation of test objects and samples, and participation in program reviews, audits, or test readiness activities. Support may include occasional travel or temporary duty (TDY) to support mission-related testing and experimentation. U.S. citizenship is required, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience working in a related research laboratory environment
High school diploma or GED
Demonstrated experience in three (3) of five (5) of the following areas:
Maintain records as well as experience in analysis and repair of electronic equipment
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting the installation of laboratory equipment
Maintaining logs and records for laboratory equipment maintenance and repair
Executing data entry, calibration of lab equipment, restocking of laboratory supplies, general laboratory maintenance and other laboratory support functions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Responsibilities

preparing, processing, and supporting chemical, biological, and physical tests and experiments
assisting with qualitative and quantitative material analyses
operating standard and specialized laboratory equipment
maintaining accurate logs, records, and documentation related to equipment status, maintenance, and experimental activities
supporting the operability of designated laboratory hardware, software, and peripheral equipment
assisting with installation, configuration, integration, and initialization activities
helping identify equipment malfunctions or technical issues affecting laboratory or test operations
supporting verification and validation (V&V)
participating in test preparation and execution
recording experimental data
assisting with data review and analysis under the direction of senior technical staff
supporting general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping
inventory tracking of materials and consumables
preparation of test objects and samples
participation in program reviews, audits, or test readiness activities