Laboratory Technician

Description Leidos is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) project. This position requires on‑site support and passing a blood beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) prior to starting work at the customer site. Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required. Your Main Objectives Perform formal chain‑of‑custody sample receipt, verification of sample information, and logging of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Perform sample preparation on soil and preservation and aliquoting of water samples prior to analysis. Perform sample digestions and chemical separations per appropriate SOP. Maintain a clean laboratory area by following all laboratory decontamination procedures. Prepare reagents as needed for the laboratory processes. Follow all radiation and chemical safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory. What Sets You Apart High School Diploma and 2 years laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry or related sciences. Capable of reviewing, compiling, and providing data files to users. Capable of performing sample preparation procedures. Capable of performing counting procedures on alpha, gamma, and gross alpha/beta samples. Capable of performing isotopic chemical separation procedures. You Might Also Have Prior laboratory experience is desired. Pay Range: $28–35 per hour. Covered by the Service Contract Act. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc