Laboratory Technician

HGS Engineering•Oxford, AL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

HGS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to join our team in Oxford, AL. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for understanding and adhering to laboratory guidelines, preparing reagents, performing data entry, maintaining equipment, processing samples, and conducting various assays including Legionella, Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC), and chemical analysis. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards. The position involves general upkeep of the laboratory, proper waste disposal, and basic computer skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background and experience in a laboratory setting.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a field of science or health (required)
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must pass a pre-employment background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in a field of biology or chemistry (preferred)
Laboratory experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to laboratory guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
Prepare reagents and materials on a daily or weekly basis for use in the laboratory.
Data entry and record keeping, including recording data onto laboratory bench sheets, entering data into laboratory LIMS, and scanning/filing documents.
Properly use and maintain laboratory equipment and promptly report improperly functioning equipment to management.
Properly use laboratory consumables according to laboratory inventory SOPs and promptly report any issues with the laboratory’s inventory to management.
Receive and stock new inventory supplies as dictated by laboratory inventory SOPs.
Process samples according to laboratory SOPs, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations without deviation.
Report issues with samples received by the laboratory to management as dictated by laboratory sample acceptance policies.
Perform Legionella assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and ISO 11731.
Perform Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and Standard Method 9215C.
Perform various chemical analysis as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as AAMI ST108:2024.
Use confirmatory analysis to accurately detect the presence or absence of Legionella spp. cultures as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such TNI 2016.
Accurately calculate bacterial concentrations (CFU/mL).
Perform DNA amplification via PCR.
Package and ship samples for analysis to external laboratories.
Maintain the quality assurance and quality controls set forth by the Quality Manager, laboratory SOPs, and regulatory standards for all analytical procedures, equipment, and supplies.
Perform general upkeep and cleanliness of the laboratory daily.
Properly dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste within the laboratory daily.
Use and understand Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Possess a knowledge of basic computer skills.
Answer phone calls as needed.
Lift 50-pound boxes.
Stand for prolonged periods of time.
Sit for prolonged periods of time.
Work as part of a team to accomplish tasks and goals.
Work alone without direct supervision to accomplish tasks and goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the laboratory’s management team.