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Scientific Laboratory Support Technician

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026

💰 $66,000/yr($56,000/yr – $66,000/yr)

About the role

ROLE
We are seeking a Scientific Laboratory Support Technician to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the New York Medical Product Laboratory (NYMPL) in Jamaica, New York. In this role, you will provide operational and scientific laboratory support to help maintain efficient, compliant, and well-documented FDA field laboratory operations.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Scientific Laboratory Support

Prepare laboratory media and solutions, including pH adjustments, heating, sterilization, labeling, and QA checks
Support preparation of in-house and commercially prepared media used in laboratory operations
Autoclave media, containers, laboratory materials, and waste materials
Prepare laboratory samples using aseptic and non-aseptic techniques
Handle sample materials up to 50 lbs. using blenders, grinders, and various laboratory utensils
Perform environmental monitoring, including air and surface monitoring using sterile media and hand-held instruments
Record environmental monitoring results in required quality assurance forms and logbooks

II. Laboratory Operations Support

Clean laboratory glassware, containers, utensils, and other labware using manual and automatic methods
Transfer labware between use, sterilization, cleaning, and storage areas as needed
Collect and safely dispose of used laboratory materials and waste
Maintain cleanliness of assigned laboratory areas
Perform acid cleaning of specific laboratory items when required
Conduct regular eyewash and safety shower station checks
Support temperature mapping by placing sensors, collecting data, and evaluating equipment against established criteria
Verify the operation of laboratory equipment, including balances, pipettes, pH meters, and related equipment
Perform DI water system checks, including meter readings, light indicator checks, microbial tests, and resistivity tests
Record DI water system check results in required logs and laboratory records

III. Inventory and Supply Support

Assist with tracking, ordering, receiving, and logging laboratory supplies and equipment
Use electronic systems to support laboratory supply, equipment, inventory, and documentation activities
Retrieve and deliver laboratory supplies as needed

IV. Administrative Support

Support recordkeeping activities, including time and attendance documentation
Scan laboratory records electronically using OCR and ensure image quality and correct sequencing
Mail and store hardcopy records in accordance with FDA guidance

V. Training & Compliance Support

Read and follow applicable SOPs, instrument manuals, reference methodology, and supporting laboratory information
Complete required laboratory safety, privacy, records management, and security training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of laboratory operations, safety practices, and quality assurance procedures
Ability to follow SOPs, instrument manuals, reference methods, and laboratory instructions
Ability to prepare media, solutions, samples, and laboratory materials using applicable procedures
Ability to perform environmental monitoring, equipment checks, DI water checks, and related support tasks
Ability to maintain accurate logbooks, QA forms, electronic records, and laboratory documentation
Ability to support supply tracking, ordering, receiving, inventory, and equipment logging
Ability to safely handle samples, supplies, waste, records, and Government-furnished equipment
Ability to protect Government information and comply with FDA security, privacy, and records requirements

TRAINING
Training will be provided by OARL laboratory staff may include laboratory safety, security, privacy, records management, SOP review