Laboratory Support Technician

Laboratory Support TechnicianLocation: Irvine, California Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday Salary: $25.09–$30.18 per hour KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Laboratory Support Technician to join our team and provide onsite technical and operational laboratory support to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Irvine Human and Animal Food Laboratory. In this role, you will support the laboratory's daily scientific and operational activities by preparing media and solutions, sterilizing laboratory materials, assisting with sample preparation, washing glassware, handling laboratory waste, maintaining clean work areas, performing routine safety checks, and documenting required monitoring activities. This position is a strong fit for someone dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working in a structured laboratory environment, and able to follow written procedures carefully and consistently. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Media, Solution & Reagent PreparationSterilization SupportSample PreparationGlassware Washing & Laboratory Equipment SupportWaste Collection & DisposalLaboratory Custodial SupportLaboratory Safety SupportTemperature Mapping & Equipment MonitoringDeionized Water-System MonitoringQuality Control & DocumentationRequired BackgroundHigh School Diploma or GEDAt least 6 months of experience in a laboratory, industrial, custodial, manufacturing, food-processing, or similarly structured work environmentAbility to follow written procedures, safety protocols, and detailed instructionsBasic familiarity with cleaning, sanitizing, or handling laboratory glasswareAbility to use simple measuring, monitoring, or recording toolsAbility to maintain accurate records and complete required checklistsAbility to work independently after receiving required trainingAbility to communicate problems, unsafe conditions, and unusual findings promptlyLocation19701 Fairchild, Irvine, CA 92612ClearancePosition requires a favorably completed Tier 2 background investigationApplicants may be required to complete fingerprinting, electronic background-investigation forms, and credentialingForeign-national applicants must meet applicable federal residency requirements for credentialingClientU.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesEmployment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility—Non-exempt