What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Prime Response Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
PRI is seeking a full-time employee, for an opportunity as a Lab Technician to breakdown, setup, and calibrate laboratory equipment. The candidate will lead the set up and adjustment of laboratory apparatuses to include experiment tables at the request of scientists and engineers supporting the Logistics Material Control Activity at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland, AFB, NM. Personnel will perform a variety of activities including, but not limited to, the service functions listed below.
- Perform duties found within Performance Work Statement pertaining to Laboratory Technician Duties (1.3.4) in accordance with Air Force Instructions and Technical Directives.
- Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
- Set up and adjust laboratory apparatuses to include experiment tables at the request of scientists and engineers. Perform inspections and resolve discrepancies in locally developed laboratory operations and AF safety checklists.
- Perform laboratory maintenance / materiel management support tasks per AFRLI 21-101 and AFRLI 23-141. Operate and maintain basic laboratory machinery (e.g., laser chillers, clean room systems, vacuum pumps, generators, vacuum chambers, ovens, air compressors, etc.) in accordance with all technical and user manuals and other technical directives.
- Assist with field testing operations, test asset movement / positioning, and coordinate transportation requirements to / from the test ranges (on and off Kirtland AFB NM). Operate select government motor vehicles / forklifts as necessary to meet mission requirements. Perform required inspections, cleaning and basic servicing, and arrange for maintenance actions on Air Force owned / leased vehicles and equipment items [trailers / Other Government Motor Vehicle Conveyances (OGMVCs); total 56] per local policy and as directed by the PRS VCO.
- Manage laboratory equipment, stock, and components (to include equipment / IT custodian). Manage hazardous communication and waste programs per OSHA and AF policies, including the Kirtland AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
- Sets up and adjusts laboratory apparatuses and equipment.
- Service beyond established hours may be required when the mission dictates to include traveling to support essential operations / functions. Laboratory technicians may be required to perform shift work per the customer’s mission needs.
- Records test results on standard forms, writes test reports describing procedures used, prepares graphs and charts, and cleans and sterilizes laboratory apparatuses.
Requirements
PRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merits, and business needs.
