Laboratory Technician I
Job description
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
This position will be in support of the Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center’s (NMCPHC) Drug Screening laboratory located in Great Lakes Illinois. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to NMCPHC.
HJF is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to perform laboratory procedures to assist supervisors with various testing, assays, and experiments. Provides support in various areas of a laboratory as needed. Complies with laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plans and procedures. The candidate will be responsible for the accessioning of forensic specimens for analysis in support of drug abuse testing.
- Provides test and evaluation of material and specimen submissions received from supported sites.
- Evaluates acceptability of submissions and prepares them for forensic testing.
- Supports clinical testing activities and data entry in high throughput laboratory.
- Ensures proper specimen handling, verifies specimens and conducts accessioning in accordance with policy and procedures using a high level of accuracy and precision.
- Documents testing results and records observations in accordance with good practice quality guidelines, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Technical knowledge of scientific disciplines.
- Knowledge of and skill in laboratory technique and handling biological and chemical hazards and their safe use and disposal.
Physical Capabilities
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
- This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree
- Minimum of 0-2 years' experience required.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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