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Lead Laboratory Technician

Aiken, SC, usFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Lead a team of laboratory technicians in a high-hazard nuclear cleanup environment, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for radioactive sample analysis.

Role type

Senior IC laboratory technician (shift lead)

Builds

Analytical data and validated methods for nuclear waste processing

Domain

Nuclear and Environmental Management

Required skills

Radiological work controls, sample analysis, instrument troubleshooting, shift coordination, data review, technician training, method validation, safety discipline, technical judgment

Preferred skills

Mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, leadership, planning, time management

Technologies

LIMS, laboratory instrumentation

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned laboratory personnel and ensure safe adherence to approved procedures; coach, teach, and mentor laboratory technicians; perform data checks and peer reviews on analytical data; assist in development and validation of analytical methods; maintain laboratory chemicals, reagents, and standards; troubleshoot instruments and laboratory facilities; serve as Shift Lead in the absence of the First Line Manager.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with shift leadership