Job Summary
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 for a one-year contract opportunity in Durham, NC. This role supports environmental fate laboratory studies within a GLP-regulated laboratory environment, with a focus on pesticide metabolism, abiotic degradation, and mobility testing using natural soils, sediments, and waters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career laboratory professional with strong wet chemistry skills and an interest in environmental, agricultural, and analytical science. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in a structured, safety-focused laboratory setting while working alongside knowledgeable scientific staff. This onsite position offers exposure to regulated testing practices, radio-labeled techniques, HPLC, documentation standards, and environmental fate study workflows.
The work environment is collaborative, process-driven, and supportive of professional development. Candidates who are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, adaptable, and eager to build specialized laboratory experience will be well positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support environmental fate laboratory studies conducted under Good Laboratory Practices.
- Dose natural soils, sediments, and waters with 14C-labeled pesticide materials for metabolism, degradation, and mobility studies.
- Perform wet chemistry tasks such as sample weighing, solution preparation, pipetting, solvent extractions, and sample handling.
- Use or support analytical techniques such as liquid scintillation counting and high performance liquid chromatography.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation, and study data in accordance with GLP requirements.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures, waste disposal requirements, and instructions from scientific staff and laboratory leadership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $29.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Contract Length: One year.
- Work Arrangement: 100 percent onsite in Durham, NC.
- Overtime: Any overtime must be pre-approved by the hiring manager.
- Additional Screening: Drug screening is required. No additional medical exams are required.
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
Primary duties and projects include:
- Supporting GLP-regulated environmental fate laboratory studies.
- Working with 14C-labeled pesticide materials in soils, sediments, and waters.
- Performing wet chemistry, sample preparation, and laboratory documentation.
- Supporting analytical testing workflows using techniques such as liquid scintillation counting and HPLC.
Required qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- 1 to 2 years of laboratory experience preferred, although new or recent graduates will be considered.
- Must be comfortable working with radio-labeled materials.
- Strong wet chemistry and general laboratory technique experience, including weighing samples, solution preparation, pipetting, solvent extractions, and record keeping.
- Familiarity with liquid scintillation counting or radio-labeled techniques.
- Experience with high performance liquid chromatography.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and work carefully in a regulated lab environment.
- Flexibility to work with varying staff members from week to week.
- Strong commitment to safety, waste disposal procedures, and laboratory compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent graduate or early-career professional with 1 to 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Prior experience in environmental fate, pesticide analysis, agricultural science, environmental testing, or regulated laboratory studies.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, liquid scintillation counting, radio-labeled materials, or GLP documentation.
- Ability to clearly discuss previous laboratory equipment, testing techniques, and scientific procedures during the interview process.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Scott
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA
