Senior Laboratory Technician - Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Perform various microbial analyses of environmental air and water samples in accordance with standard EPA/ASTM methods and in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements and Identification and enumeration of fungal spores utilizing light microscopy.

• Microbial analysis of environmental water samples.
• Carry out daily/weekly laboratory housekeeping duties
• Review and approve results of analysis
• Generate reports of sample results and forward to relevant parties

Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Identification and enumeration of fungal spores utilizing light microscopy.
• Microbial analysis of environmental water samples
• Execute all standard operating procedures for the analysis of field samples.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment.
• Carry out daily/weekly laboratory housekeeping duties
• Use necessary software to manage data generated from field samples.
• Adhere to all established health and safety guidelines and safe laboratory practices.
• Generate reports of sample results and forward to relevant parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a lab environment or applicable experience from education
• Light Microscopy
• Basic Laboratory Safety
• Aseptic Techniques
• Basic Microbiology: incubation/culture methods
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
• Availability required for up to two Saturdays monthly, abbreviated shift no longer than 1 hour, overtime included

This is an Onsite position in our Fairfax, Virginia

What we offer

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $63,000 to $67,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.