LAB TECHNICIAN II

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary :

AIS is looking for a Lab Technician II to work in Albuquerque, NM. The Environmental Systems Biology Department, located in Albuquerque, NM, is a diverse research group with a focus on both basic and applied biological and materials science research.

We seek to address challenges related to national security, including biodefense and health security, and climate and energy security.

Our department is part of a highly multidisciplinary center, comprised of researchers with expertise across the fields of biology (molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, and biochemistry), chemistry (analytical, organic, and physical), computational science (bioinformatics, machine learning, and computational chemistry), and engineering (chemical, mechanical, and biomedical).

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

• Maintains algal, bacterial, and / or phage cultures on plates and in liquid medium
• Maintains mammalian and other eukaryotic cell cultures
• Isolates and quantifies DNA or RNA and perform PCR
• Clones DNA into vectors
• Evaluates effects of various treatments on cell survival, growth and other characteristics
• Analyzes results to inform new experiments and analyses
• Performs microscopy
• Works on a wide range of research projects
• Learns experimental protocols to carry out laboratory work safely
• Follows procedures to make buffers and reagents as required for experimental needs
• Assists in experiment execution to meet project milestones
• Catalogs research in an electronic lab notebook and presents work in lab meetings
• Aids in the maintenance of the laboratory and daily lab operations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Must be a US citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
• Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and / or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy
• Previous experience working in a biological laboratory
• Experience with aseptic technique and microbiology

Desired Qualifications :

• Eagerness to learn new skills in biochemistry and molecular biology
• Strong written and communication skills, as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and confirmed by professional and / or academic references

Physical Demands :

• If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
• If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.

com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job : Security, Intelligence & Defense Analysis

Travel : None

Organization : AIS - Akima Infrastructure Services

Clearance : Able to Obtain DOE L

Work Type : On-Site

Remote : No

ReqID : 2024-11531