Laboratory Technician

Position: Laboratory Technician 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Work Setting: Onsite Research Environment 

Timing: Immediate / Open until Filled 

Position Summary: The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support a research environment by preparing samples, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records.  

Required Screenings: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position AND you MUST pass a government background check as well as maintain appropriate security clearances. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 

Work Environment: National Bio and Agro Defense Research controlled access facility. Each employee must maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations. 

Position Responsibilities

Lab Maintenance Activities

• Cleaning of workspaces and equipment 
• Maintaining water baths and incubators  
• Restocking active inventory items 
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of cells, viruses, reagents, and materials. 
• Receive and store using proper storage conditions for cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.  
• Performing weekly safety shower and eye wash station inspections 
• Autoclaving trash and waste 
• Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities 

Equipment and Facility Operations

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of material with BDM partners and provide weekly list of material received due on last day of every week 
• Serve as an escort to visiting personnel. 
• Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities 

Documentation and Communication

• Provide Quarterly Reports  
• Inputting IT and service requests as needed. 

Teamwork and Continuous Improvement

• Work effectively within a team environment. 
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the research mission.