Lab Technician - Irvine, CA

We're Hiring: Lab Technician!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Lab Technician to join our team in conducting laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate data collection. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and scientific instrumentation to support our research and testing operations.

Location: Irvine, CA
Role: Lab Technician
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Travel: Local travel with Irvine, CA with occasional travel outside the area for special projects

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Reporting:

• Ensure smooth lab operations by tracking milestones, deadlines, and performance metrics.
• Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) detailing completed tasks, labor hours, and quality control measures.
• Engage in monthly meetings with program representatives, proactively addressing challenges and solutions.

Scientific Laboratory Support:

• Media & Solution Preparation: Prepare reagents, adjust pH levels, label solutions, and sterilize materials per quality standards.
• Sterilization & Sample Handling: Operate autoclaves, handle potentially hazardous chemicals, and ensure precise sample transfers using aseptic techniques.
• Food & Chemical Sample Processing: Assist in processing and testing food samples (including blending, homogenizing, and cooking) for compliance with regulatory programs.
• General Lab Operations & Equipment Maintenance
• Lab Hygiene & Waste Disposal: Conduct dishwashing, waste management, and lab maintenance to ensure a contamination-free workspace.
• Safety Compliance: Perform daily safety checks on emergency eye-wash stations and showers.
• Equipment Monitoring: Conduct temperature mapping for lab freezers, refrigerators, and ovens.

Deionized (DI) Water System Monitoring

• Conduct QA checks on DI water systems, ensuring proper meter readings, chlorine residual tests, and salt replenishment.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Maintain detailed inventory logs to ensure labs are stocked with necessary consumables and reagents.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques, reagent preparation, and lab safety protocols.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and work within strict SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing physically active tasks in a lab environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment, particularly in food safety or scientific testing.
• Proficiency in scientific data reporting and lab inventory management.
• Familiarity with autoclaving, temperature mapping, and deionized water systems.

Background Investigation & Compliance Requirements

• Background Investigation: Candidates must pass a background investigation in compliance with federal and agency security requirements.
• Drug Screening: A pre-employment drug test may be required.
• Fingerprinting: Candidates may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the hiring process.
• Compliance Training: Employees must complete required federal security, privacy, and records management training before beginning work.

Ready to advance your lab career? Apply now and join our innovative team!