JRAD is seeking candidates for a Laboratory Technician position providing full time onsite support at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center located on Plum Island, NY.
Roles/Responsibilities:
Laboratory Work:
- Support daily operational tasks including but not limited to cleaning, procurement of supplies, inventory and information management, and packaging of samples.
- Supports the preparation and issuance of sampling test kits
- Assists scientist conducting viability assessments, authentication, and characterization procedures for biological materials
- Assist with the preparation and/or propagation of various biological materials under aseptic conditions
- Supports validation work and other tasks within containment areas as required
Data Management:
- Accurately record data in digitized data management systems
- Support data integration and management
- Assist in technology transfer between different data systems
Equipment and Safety:
- Monitor laboratory equipment and report any issues to ensure proper functioning
- Demonstrates laboratory skills safety procedures, including the proper handling of chemicals and biological materials
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work collaboratively with scientists, biorepository personnel, and contractor teams across multiple federal agencies
- Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
Required Skills and Education:
- High School Diploma with 7+ years' experience OR Associates Degree with 4+ years' experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years' experience
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques
- Due to biosecurity requirements, employees may not own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, rabbits, pigs, or chickens
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with full-time residency in the United States.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
- Must undergo a required medical examination and vaccinations (as applicable).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (note that marijuana is still illegal federally, regardless of state status or medical use).
- The job requires travel to and from Orient Point, NY or Old Saybrook, CT and Plum Island aboard government-provided marine vessels.
- Must comply with all regulations related to federal facilities and work sites.
- The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods in a containment laboratory.
- This environment may require exit showering.
- The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation and the capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Due to biosecurity requirements, employees may not own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, horses, rabbits, pigs, exotic pets, or birds.
Security Clearance:
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability and Federal Select Agent Clearance
When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!
JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
- Disability Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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