Physical Science Technician

**We are looking for people who want to join our Team in Landstuhl, Germany.**

JOB OPENING
- Title: Physical Science Technician
- Location: Landstuhl, Germany
- Start Date: TBD
- Job-Type: Full-time

JOB OVERVIEW

The Physical Science Technician serves as laboratory technician in the Public Health Command-Europe (PHCE) Laboratory Sciences (LS) in the areas of receipt and processing of public health surveillance related samples and preparation of environmental sampling kits in accordance with the LS' integrated Quality Management System. Work requires a general knowledge of typical laboratory equipment as well as skill and judgment in obtaining accurate data.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of physical science with a basic knowledge of quantitative liquid measurement and delivery
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited university preferred
- Able to perform multi-step procedures and to operate laboratory instruments
- Able to understand, write, read and speak in English
- Knowledge of Laboratory Sciences’ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software preferred
- Vehicle driving ability required
- Able to lift items up to 50 pounds
- Able to pass a required pre-employment physical examination

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Use volumetric glassware such as pipettes, burettes, volumetric flasks, and graduated cylinders; set-up, calibrate, and operate simple laboratory equipment such as pH meter, balance, conductivity and turbidity meter, and thermometer
- Document lab work in order to meet the requirements for measurement traceability as mandated by LS' Quality System
- Perform pre-analytical checks on water, wastewater, soil, bulk solids, food, and other public health related samples
- Prepare sampling containers including the addition of liquid and solid preservatives
- Enter sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Forward samples to be sub-contracted to one of LS’ approved sub-contractors
- Coordinate with customers who require sampling kits, scheduling the date required, number of kits, and number of sampling bottles and vials per kit based on the types of analyses and priority requested by the customer
- Ensure proper preparation of sampling vials to include the addition of correct vial labels and method stipulated preservatives
- Prepare sample preservatives using volumetric glassware, balances, and pipettes
- Ensure kits are tracked and follow up with customers who have not returned unused kits within a one-year timeframe
- Maintain an inventory and minimum three month on-hand stock of the required consumable supplies (reagents, chemicals, bottles, labels, packing material, and coolers, etc.)
- Maintain and restock laboratory supply areas and maintain proper storage in chemical storerooms
- Comply with all health and safety requirements at all times
- Perform routine health and safety duties such as checks of safety shower, eyewashes, and fire extinguishers and insures safe handling of chemicals and hazardous waste
- Promote and maintain good housekeeping in all laboratories, lab support areas and storage areas
- **_ French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements._**

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