Lab Technician Job at Tap Growth ai, Lenexa, KS

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  • Tap Growth ai
  • Lenexa, KS

Job Description

We're Hiring: Lab Technician!

Join a mission-driven laboratory team supporting public health and regulatory science. This role provides essential scientific support to a high-throughput laboratory focused on ensuring food and product safety. As a Lab Technician, you will play a key role in laboratory operations, including sample preparation, equipment monitoring, media preparation, and safety compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment where accuracy and adherence to protocols are critical.

Location:  Lenexa, KS
Role:  Lab Technician
Schedule:  Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Travel:  Local travel within Lenexa, KS with occasional travel outside the area for special projects

What You'll Do:

  • Project Management & Reporting
  • Ensure smooth lab operations by tracking milestones, deadlines, and performance metrics.
  • Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) detailing completed tasks, labor hours, and quality control measures.
  • Engage in monthly meetings with program representatives, proactively addressing challenges and solutions.
  • Scientific Laboratory Support
  • Media & Solution Preparation : Prepare reagents, adjust pH levels, label solutions, and sterilize materials per quality standards.
  • Sterilization & Sample Handling : Operate autoclaves, handle potentially hazardous chemicals, and ensure precise sample transfers using aseptic techniques.
  • Food & Chemical Sample Processing : Assist in processing and testing food samples (including blending, homogenizing, and cooking) for compliance with regulatory programs.
  • General Lab Operations & Equipment Maintenance
  • Lab Hygiene & Waste Disposal : Conduct dishwashing, waste management, and lab maintenance to ensure a contamination-free workspace.
  • Safety Compliance : Perform daily safety checks on emergency eye-wash stations and showers.
  • Equipment Monitoring : Conduct temperature mapping for lab freezers, refrigerators, and ovens.
  • Deionized (DI) Water System Monitoring
  • Conduct QA checks on DI water systems, ensuring proper meter readings, chlorine residual tests, and salt replenishment.
  • Inventory & Supply Management
  • Maintain detailed inventory logs to ensure labs are stocked with necessary consumables and reagents.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of laboratory experience (academic or professional).
  • Familiarity with aseptic techniques, reagent preparation, and lab safety protocols.
  • Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and work within strict SOPs.
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to follow structured procedures.
  • Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing physically active tasks in a lab environment.

Preferred

  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment, particularly in food safety or scientific testing.
  • Proficiency in scientific data reporting and lab inventory management.
  • Familiarity with autoclaving, temperature mapping, and deionized water systems.

Background Investigation & Compliance Requirements

  • Background Investigation:  Candidates must pass a background investigation in compliance with federal and agency security requirements.
  • Drug Screening : A pre-employment drug test may be required.
  • Fingerprinting : Candidates may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the hiring process.
  • Compliance Training : Employees must complete required federal security, privacy, and records management training before beginning work.

Ready to make an impact? 🚀 Apply now and let's grow together!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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