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Junior Lab Technician - DoD (Onsite)

Bluepath Labs • Dahlgren, VA • 3h ago

Dahlgren, VA, USA | Salary | Fair market value | Full Time

| BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package

Junior Lab Technician

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a Secret-cleared Junior Laboratory Technician to support the Department of Defense. On this contract, we support R&D, S&T, and experimentation and testing to influence system design and development for a broad spectrum of technologies. These technologies will include development and testing of proto@types and biological systems to support biological defense.

Note: The period of performance for this contract begins in June.

Work Description:

The Junior Laboratory Technician provides hands-on support to chemical and biological laboratories and test environments supporting research, science and technology (S&T), experimentation, and developmental test and evaluation activities. The technician assists with the setup, operation, maintenance, and teardown of laboratory and test equipment, materials, and experimental apparatus to ensure laboratory and test operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and program requirements.

In support of test and evaluation mission objectives, the technician contributes to laboratory operations across biology, chemistry, materials, and quality assurance research efforts. Responsibilities include preparing, processing, and supporting chemical, biological, and physical tests and experiments; assisting with qualitative and quantitative material analyses; operating standard and specialized laboratory equipment; and maintaining accurate logs, records, and documentation related to equipment status, maintenance, and experimental activities.

The technician supports the operability of designated laboratory hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, assists with installation, configuration, integration, and initialization activities, and helps identify equipment malfunctions or technical issues affecting laboratory or test operations. The role may include supporting verification and validation (V&V), participating in test preparation and execution, recording experimental data, and assisting with data review and analysis under the direction of senior technical staff.

This position may also support general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, inventory tracking of materials and consumables, preparation of test objects and samples, and participation in program reviews, audits, or test readiness activities. Support may include occasional travel or temporary duty (TDY) to support mission-related testing and experimentation.

U.S. citizenship is required, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements:

Physical/biological/chemical science or equivalent entry-level experience

Secret level clearance, or ability to obtain

Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited university in biology or chemistry

Demonstrated experience in three (3) of the four (4) of the following areas:

Setting up, performing, and evaluating chemical, biological, and/or physical tests and experiments following documented protocols and procedures under direct supervision

Familiarity with a wide variety of laboratory test equipment, apparatus, and methods including pipettes, immunoassay, and Polymerase Chain Reaction

Familiarity with preparation and processes for experimental operations involving formulations, precise calibration, sampling, experimental techniques and concepts

Familiarity with scientific test procedures and documentation

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

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