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Position Description

Are you an Environmental Laboratory Technician that can support the EPA’s Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division and you want to make an impact every day?

Join our Environmental Service Assistance Team to protect human health and the environment in a collaborative, dynamic setting in in Ft. Meade, MD

Serco supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where every day is Earth Day. Our skilled scientists collaborate with EPA staff at their state-of-the-art Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) in Fort Meade, MD. Here you will be part of the Environmental Service Assistance Team helping EPA achieve their mission to protect human health and the environment.

Serco offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and expanding knowledge and skills.

In this role, you will:

+ Maintains order in sample storage locations

+ Keeps, cleans, and stores incoming coolers for future use

+ Receives supplies and distributes or stores as needed

+ Receives incoming sample deliveries from clients or couriers

+ Follow all Safety, Ethics and Quality practices

+ Maintain all required documentation with accuracy and clarity

+ Read, understand and perform all applicable laboratory SOPs as written

+ Log samples into Laboratory Information Data System (LIMS)

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

+ Associates Degree and 3 to 4 years of related experience or aHigh School Diploma/GED, with some college and or technical training plus 6 years of related experience to the job description listed above.

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security, pass a background check, and drug screen.

+ Excellent written and verbal communications skills, the ability to think critically, and direct ecological risk assessment experience .

+ Precious experience working in an Environmental Analytical Laboratory

+ Proficient with a LIMS

+ Must be able to work on-site at the Ft. Meade, MD Laboratory Monday through Friday. This position does not offer any Hybrids work schedules at this time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

+ Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

+ Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment

+ Strong team player with the ability to both collaborate and to take initiative and work well independently

+ Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

Upon award some relocation assistance may be offered.

If you are interested in supporting the environment and collaborating with our Serco and EPA chemists and technicians - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Benefits:

https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us

Relocation assistance may be available.

Apply today to discover your place in our world!

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco.

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Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

+ 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

+ Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

+ Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .

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**ID** _72065_

**Recruiting Location : Location** _US-MD-Fort Meade_

**Category** _Laboratory Chemist_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Security Clearance** _Other_

**Clearance Details** _Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust_

**Telework** _No - Teleworking not available for this position_

**Campaign** _LPAirForce_

**Salary Range/Amount** _$53000.00 - $80000.00_