Laboratory Technician

Koniag Operations Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking Laboratory Technician with a Secret security clearance to support KOS and our government customer in Bremerton WA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Operations Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a motivated and detail-orientedLaboratory Technicianto support Safety and Environmental Branch operations in a Navy environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on laboratory experience familiarity with hazardous materials handling and the ability to perform a wide variety of complex tasks with a high degree of creativity and latitude. This position plays a key role in supporting division objectives through effective sample management chemical inventory control and general laboratory Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:The Laboratory Technician will provide broad operational and technical support to the Safety and Environmental Branch performing a variety of complicated laboratory and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will rely on their experience and training to plan and accomplish goals with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Receive verify preservation of and accurately document samples received in the laboratory in accordance with established protocols and chemical inventory control ensuring accurate records of all chemicals and materials within the laboratory and transport samples of wastes and materials as required adhering to all applicable safety regulatory and handling general laboratory housekeeping duties including cleaning paper shredding recycling and laundering of lab coats to maintain a safe and organized work Safety and Environmental Branch related tasking as required to achieve division objectives demonstrating flexibility and adaptability across a range of familiarity with facility and building management concepts practices and procedures to support day-to-day laboratory and branch accurate records and documentation related to laboratory activities sample management and chemical with daily office and administrative tasks such as filing recording and maintaining records as on experience and training to independently plan and accomplish goals bringing creativity and sound judgment to complex and varied and Experience:Required:High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience with laboratory procedures/protocols or hazardous material handlingORan Associates degree with 12 years of related experienceORa Bachelors degree in a life science or physical science :Bachelors degree in a life science or physical science discipline is with daily office tasks such as filing recording maintaining records and other similar administrative duties is experience working in a laboratory environmental or safety-related environment is highly Skills and Competencies:Working knowledge of laboratory procedures protocols and safe handling practices for hazardous to receive verify and accurately document laboratory samples and maintain detailed chain-of-custody in maintaining chemical inventory control and associated to safely conduct and transport waste and material samples in compliance with applicable regulations and safety attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all laboratory and documentation to perform general laboratory housekeeping and maintain a clean safe and organized with facility and building management concepts practices and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities ability to rely on experience and training to plan and independently accomplish goals with creativity and written and verbal communication skills sufficient to document findings maintain records and interact with team members and Requirement:Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearanceDesired Skills and Competencies:Prior experience in a Safety and Environmental Branch or similar Navy/military with environmental compliance and hazardous waste management regulations (e.g. RCRA CERCLA or equivalent Navy/DOD standards).Experience with sample collection preservation techniques and chain-of-custody in standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) for record keeping reporting and with administrative and records management tasks including filing data entry and document of laboratory safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) with Navy or other military branch environmental and safety programs is a certifications related to hazardous materials handling or laboratory safety (e.g. HAZWOPER 40-Hour DOT Hazmat) are a Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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