Are you an Sample Controller/Laboratory Ancillary Tasks Support Environmental Professional 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 Edison, NJ. 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)

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Associates Degree and 2 to 4 years of related experience or a High School Diploma/GED, with some college and or technical training plus 4 to 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! 

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $53,035.55 to $79,553.32; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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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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: careers@serco-na.com 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 our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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 Agencies@serco-na.com.

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.