Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LOCATION: Oxford, AL JOB DUTIES: - Understand and adhere to laboratory guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards. - Prepare reagents and materials on a daily or weekly basis for use in the laboratory. - Data entry and record keeping, including but not limited to, recording data onto laboratory bench sheets, entering data into laboratory LIMS, and scanning/ filing documents. - Properly use and maintain laboratory equipment. - Promptly report improperly functioning equipment to management. - Properly use laboratory consumables according to laboratory inventory SOPs. - Promptly report any issues with the laboratorys inventory to management. - Receive and stock new inventory supplies as dictated by laboratory inventory SOPs. - Process samples according to laboratory SOPs, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations without deviation. - Report issues with samples received by the laboratory to management as dictated by laboratory sample acceptance policies. - Perform Legionella assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and ISO 11731. - Perform Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and Standard Method 9215C. - Perform various chemical analysis as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as AAMI ST108:2024. - Use confirmatory analysis to accurately detect the presence or absence of Legionella spp. cultures as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such TNI 2016. - Ability to accurately calculate bacterial concentrations (CFU/mL). - Perform DNA amplification via PCR. - Package and ship samples for analysis to external laboratories. - Maintain the quality assurance and quality controls set forth by the Quality Manager, laboratory SOPs, and regulatory standards for all analytical procedures, equipment, and supplies. - Perform general upkeep and cleanliness of the laboratory daily. - Properly dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste within the laboratory daily. - Ability to use and understand Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. - Possess a knowledge of basic computer skills. - Answer phone calls as needed. - Ability to lift 50-pound boxes. - Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. - Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. - Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks and goals. - Ability to work alone without direct supervision to accomplish tasks and goals. - Perform other related duties as assigned by the laboratorys management team. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Associates Degree in a field of science or health (required) - Bachelors Degree in a field of biology or chemistry (preferred) - Laboratory experience (preferred) OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must be authorized to work in the US - Must pass a pre-employment drug test - Must pass a pre-employment background check - No remote work options COMPENSATION: $20.19/hour BENEFITS: HGS Engineering, Inc. has a comprehensive benefit package that includes health care, vacation, sick leave, educational incentives, and a 401(k) retirement plan. This position is also eligible for an Service Contract Labor Standard (SCLS) Health and Welfare benefit of $5.09/hour. COMPANY OVERVIEW: HGS Engineering, Inc., is a professional