Laboratory Technician - Oak Ridge National Lab
Overview:
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician who will focus on analytical and biological laboratory work. This position resides in the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Group in the Environmental Sciences Division, Biodiversity & Sustainable Systems Section, BESSD, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Receive, label, safely store, and process various samples (biota including fish and invertebrates, sediment, and water) for contamination and toxicity analysis.
- Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
- Conduct routine tests and analytical procedures following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), including performing mercury and methyl mercury analysis.
- Sterilize and maintain laboratory equipment and glassware; monitor supply levels and assist with ordering and organizing supplies.
- Conduct routine tasks, prepare supplies, and assist scientists with executing toxicology assays and experiments.
- Maintain laboratory cultures of standard test organisms such as algae and Daphnia for use in toxicology experiments, ensuring healthy conditions are met.
- Provide care for larger aquatic animals housed in laboratory aquaria following Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) protocols.
- Accurately record and maintain datasets, observations, and test results.
- Contribute figures, tables and text to monthly, periodic and annual reports.
- Occasional weekend work that is prescheduled on a rotating basis to monitor and feed live organisms in the laboratory.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
URL for application portal or institutional posting (optional):
https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Laboratory-Technician-%28Temporary%29-TN-37830/1357934800/