Overview / Responsibilities
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking an On-Call Laboratory Technician to join the team in San Diego, CA.
An undergraduate may be the ideal candidate to learn advanced molecular techniques from regional experts. The position supports a flexible schedule that will work around existing class schedules. Hours per week may vary based on laboratory capacity.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs basic laboratory tasks including media preparation, glassware cleaning, supply stocking, inventory and ordering, maintenance of equipment, update of associated logs, shipping and receiving.
- Performs microbiological and molecular biology techniques. Primary techniques will include membrane filtration, with supplementary DNA extraction, and analysis by PCR (including droplet digital PCR) as needed.
- Reviews laboratory QA manuals, SOPs, journal articles, or other applicable literature for information applicable to experiments.
- Confers with management regarding assignments and schedule and manages/prioritizes tasks to meet assigned due dates.
- Compiles and manages analytical data and performs preliminary analysis and technical review of results.
- Assures all procedures and processing areas are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
- Adheres to company safety and quality standards at all times.
- Essential job functions are to be completed on an on-call basis.
Essential Job Functions under Certain Circumstances:
- May provide training to other technicians in basic techniques, at management’s discretion.
- May perform environmental sample collection (training will be provided).
- May prepare written technical documents with senior oversight.
- May intermittently perform work after-hours and weekends to receive and process environmental samples within holding times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Skills / Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma required. AA or BS in a related field preferred but not required.
- 0-2 years of related experience
- Proficiency in basic molecular techniques (e.g. DNA extraction and PCR) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Proficiency in other software (e.g. statistical packages, graphing programs) and/or coding (e.g. Python, R) preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and stand. Lifting of objects (up to 50 pounds) may also be required.
- May require close vision work
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
