Lab Technician

We're Hiring: Lab Technician!

Join a mission-driven laboratory team supporting public health and regulatory science. This role provides essential scientific support to a high-throughput laboratory focused on ensuring food and product safety. As a Lab Technician, you will play a key role in laboratory operations, including sample preparation, equipment monitoring, media preparation, and safety compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment where accuracy and adherence to protocols are critical.

Location: Jefferson, AR
Role: Lab Technician
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Travel: Local travel within Jefferson, AR with occasional travel outside the area for special projects

What You'll Do:

• Project Management & Reporting
• Ensure smooth lab operations by tracking milestones, deadlines, and performance metrics.
• Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) detailing completed tasks, labor hours, and quality control measures.
• Engage in monthly meetings with program representatives, proactively addressing challenges and solutions.
• Scientific Laboratory Support
• Media & Solution Preparation : Prepare reagents, adjust pH levels, label solutions, and sterilize materials per quality standards.
• Sterilization & Sample Handling : Operate autoclaves, handle potentially hazardous chemicals, and ensure precise sample transfers using aseptic techniques.
• Food & Chemical Sample Processing : Assist in processing and testing food samples (including blending, homogenizing, and cooking) for compliance with regulatory programs.
• General Lab Operations & Equipment Maintenance
• Lab Hygiene & Waste Disposal : Conduct dishwashing, waste management, and lab maintenance to ensure a contamination-free workspace.
• Safety Compliance : Perform daily safety checks on emergency eye-wash stations and showers.
• Equipment Monitoring : Conduct temperature mapping for lab freezers, refrigerators, and ovens.
• Deionized (DI) Water System Monitoring
• Conduct QA checks on DI water systems, ensuring proper meter readings, chlorine residual tests, and salt replenishment.
• Inventory & Supply Management
• Maintain detailed inventory logs to ensure labs are stocked with necessary consumables and reagents.

Qualifications:

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques, reagent preparation, and lab safety protocols.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and work within strict SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing physically active tasks in a lab environment.

Preferred

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment, particularly in food safety or scientific testing.
• Proficiency in scientific data reporting and lab inventory management.
• Familiarity with autoclaving, temperature mapping, and deionized water systems.

Background Investigation & Compliance Requirements

• Background Investigation: Candidates must pass a background investigation in compliance with federal and agency security requirements.
• Drug Screening : A pre-employment drug test may be required.
• Fingerprinting : Candidates may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the hiring process.
• Compliance Training : Employees must complete required federal security, privacy, and records management training before beginning work.

Ready to advance your lab career? 🚀 Apply now and join our scientific team!