Laboratory Support Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB # 21925-FDA-Laboratory Support Technician

MAX RATE : $35 / hr to $45 / hr on W2

DURATION : 5 years

ONSITE

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will be performed at U.S. Food and Drug Administration's laboratories in the following locations (other city / state locations can be identified at the order level) :

• Physical addresses may change, but the locality (e.g. city will not).

2 Positions - Atlanta, GA 30309,

1 Position - Jefferson, AR 72079

1 Position - Alameda, CA 94502

1 Position - Irvine, CA 92612,

1 Position - Bothell, WA 98201

1 Position - Denver, CO 80225m Lenexa,

2 Positions - KS 66214

1 Position - Jamaica, NY 11433-1034

Laboratory Support Technicians

Looking for Laboratory Support Technicians to support ORTS field laboratories to enhance the efficiency and continuity of services across all ORTS laboratory field sites. All assigned activities will be overseen by a Lab Director or Branch Supervisor .

Training

Training will be provided by ORA lab staff that will include the following safety and security training :

Technician will be required to read the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instrument manuals; applicable reference methodology and supporting information to carry out tasks related to sample preparation, AOAC Standard Methods, and the FDA Investigations Operations Manual, the Comprehensive Laboratory Safety Training course, and any applicable hands-on training with

laboratory staff. Following this training, the work will be expected to be performed independently and effectively. Privacy and Records Management training will be consistent with the FDA Security and Privacy Requirements.

Work Schedule

The hours of work will be on a fixed schedule of Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day / 40 hours per week. Shifts can begin anywhere between 7 : 00am and 9 : 00am each day but are subject to operational needs of the Government.

Scientific Laboratory Support

Media and Solution (Reagents and Standards) Preparation

The Contractor shall weigh, mix, adjust the pH, heat various combinations of components in water solutions, transfer these solutions between containers and instrumentation, and label these media / solutions in accordance with lab quality program procedures (Attachment 2), and autoclave to sterilize the product. In some instances, toxic chemical additives are required.

Sterilization

The Contractor shall sterilize prepared media, dirty containers, and waste materials. This involves placing the items / materials into an autoclave and later removing them for use, to storage, or disposal as appropriate.

Sample Preparation

The Contractor shall use aseptic technique (microbiological analysis) or non-aseptic techniques (chemistry or sensory analysis) to remove the appropriate amount of material from the item being analyzed and place the samples into containers. These samples may be frozen, refrigerated or at room temperature and may weigh up to 50 pounds. Preparation includes but are not limited to

utensils (such as knives, chisels, hammers, forceps, spoons and forks) and equipment such as food processors, blenders, homogenizers, and grinders. Containers for analysis in which the prepared sample will be placed include, but are not limited to blenders, jars, plastic jugs, plastic bags, flasks / beakers, vials and tubes. Some sample preparation processes may include the preparation and cooking of food products, to support the Agency's Total Diet Study program.

General Laboratory Operational Support

Dishwashing

The Contractor shall perform glassware washing, both manual and via use of an automatic dishwasher. In both cases this will involve emptying and hand scrubbing various sized containers (flasks, tubes, jars, bottles, Petri plates, etc.) and transferring them between locations for washing, drying, use, sterilization and / or storage.

Waste Collection and Disposal

The Contractor shall collect all contaminated and otherwise dirty / used waste materials from defined collection sites throughout the laboratory, and safely transfer them to the decontamination or

disposal areas for further processing (i.e., returning to use or storage, or putting them in a dumpster).

Laboratory Custodial Support

The Contractor shall maintain cleanliness of all laboratory areas.

Laboratory Safety Support

The Contractor shall complete daily / weekly checks of all laboratory eye washing and shower stations (Attachment 3). Each lab may have its own specific requirements due to mission and location.

Temperature Mapping :

The Contractor shall perform periodic temperature mapping of equipment or locations by placing temperature sensor(s) in temperature-controlled units (i.e. freezers, refrigerators, ovens, etc.) and collecting data for the specified time period as established by standard operating procedure (SOP).

The Contractor shall retrieve collected data (digitally or via print-out), apply data to established criteria, and compile a report with acceptable or unacceptable evaluation.

Acid Cleaning of Digestion Vessels and Centrifuge Tubes

Assisting with monitoring of the DI Water system by performing quality assurance (QA) checks including :

Performing visual checks on the system such as reading meters, gauges, noting color changes, checking lights, etc.

Activity

Check the water quality by reading the meter . . .. ..Visual

some bending to read gauge)

Check the two lights are on and yellow for the UV lamps Visual

add salt pellets and water as needed)

add color pack to water and see if it turns pink)

Notify analyst / monitor of any problems)

Inventory

The contractor shall assist with the inventory of consumable, supplies, reagents, and other supplies necessary to perform scientific testing. Inventories could be kept within log books, folders, and / or electronic systems.

Qualifications : US Citizen

3-5 year of experience working as Laboratory Support Technicians

Laboratory Support Technicians Certification

Salary : $35 - $45