Laboratory Technician - Global Systems Technologies

We are 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 scientists 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
  

• Accurately record data in digitized data management systems
  
• Support data integration and management
  
• Assist in technology transfer between different data systems
  

• 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
  

• Work collaboratively with scientists, biorepository personnel, and contractor teams across multiple federal agencies
  
• Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
  
  

Requirements

• 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
  

Benefits

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  
  

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