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Junior Laboratory Technician (Onsite)
Location: Dahlgren, VA - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
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 to identify a Junior Laboratory Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in conducting research, development, and testing of advanced defense technologies.
Position Description:
The Junior Laboratory Technician will support for Research and Development (R&D) and Science and Technology (S&T) laboratory programs, supporting 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 prototypes and biological systems to support biological defense.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, perform, and evaluate chemical, biological, and/or physical tests and experiments following documented protocols under direct supervision.
- Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory test equipment, including pipettes, immunoassay, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) devices.
- Prepare and process experimental formulations, ensuring precise calibration, sampling, and adherence to experimental techniques.
- Assist in developing and documenting scientific test procedures and maintaining accurate experimental records.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials in support of research and development projects.
- Operating a wide variety of laboratory test equipment, apparatus, and methods including pipettes, immunoassay, and Polymerase Chain Reaction.
- Preparing and processing experimental operations involving complex formulations, precise calibration, sampling, experimental techniques, and test concepts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited university in biology, chemistry, or related discipline.
- Physical/biological/chemical science or equivalent entry-level experience.
- 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.
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.
