Laboratory Technician (Sco-887)

Laboratory Technician (SCO-887)

ID:
SCO-887
Location:
Denver
Program:
SEE

Wage/Hr:
$19.21
Hours/Week:
40
Minimum Age:
55

Being Age 55 or Older is Good for The Environment! The Senior Environmental
Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical,
and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program
through National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a
unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be
valued. You'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important
work every day. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium when working over 60
hours in 2 week pay period, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays
Plus One Individual Holiday, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available.
This position requires a background security check including 5 year
questionnaire, fingerprinting and identification verification prior to start.
Please note that due to EPA Policy, this opportunity only applies to United
States Citizens. Local applicants only. Must live within local commuting
distance and able to work onsite as scheduled at the Denver Federal Center in
Lakewood, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Laboratory and/or other scientific work
and project management. OR BA/BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Engineering

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS
Teams, MS Outlook
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), Promium
Element of Laboratory Information Management System
Duties:

Assist the Laboratory Branch in performing technical functions including,
instrument maintenance, database management, laboratory health and safety
functions, and other duties as assigned.

Assist chemists with laboratory information management system (LIMS) entry
including samples, work orders, evidence, testing LIMS interpreter and importing
associated with electronic chain of custody, test method corrections and/or
modifications in LIMS, creating written LIMS guidance documents, and tracking
consumable inventory in LIMS. Utilizes chemistry knowledge to assess analytical
data received to ensure proper entry into specialized LIMS database, and as
necessary uses chemistry knowledge to develop and/or modify chemical methods in
LIMS. Develops strategies to use different software tools to import analytical
data and QA/QC data into appropriate locations. Provides training on proper
usage and develops training guides for chemists and technicians. 50%
Support maintenance of laboratory instruments, including generating QA/QC
runs (calibration checks, detection limit studies, etc.). 15%
Shipping and Receiving Support 15%
Maintain consumable inventory, identify needed inventory, organize supply
room, help prepare documents 10%
Backup support for chemical inventory (Vertere entry), assist SHEMP with
safety walkthroughs, assist chemists with sample and receiving support, back-up
for Glassware washing, other duties as assigned. 10%

Other:
Annual EPA IT Security, EMS, other EPA required annual trainings, OSHA
Hazcom, Annual health and safety refreshers.
Specific instrument maintenance training, 24 hour lab safety training, 4
hour lab safety refresher, periodic developmental training classes, on the job
training as needed.
Health Safety Training: Initial and Annual Laboratory Safety Training
Health and Safety Considerations: No field work, however, on-line course
required in advance of laboratory/instrument work in laboratory space
Potential exposure to toxic substances; Perform routine inventory of
chemical materials. May be exposed to a wide range of chemicals, inorganic,
organic, solvents, acids, standards and other chemicals. Required to wear
personal protective equipment. Perform routine inventory of chemical materials.
May be exposed to a wide range of chemicals, inorganic, organic, solvents,
acids, standards and other chemicals. Required to wear personal protective
equipment and possibly a radiation dosimetry badge
Required Safety Gear: Safety goggles or glasses, lab coat and appropriate
chemical resistant gloves
Safety Gear Use: Safety equipment/clothing to be used at all times when
handling/receiving and while working in Labs or with hazardous materials.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.