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Description
Leidos is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team supporting the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist looking to build hands-on experience in radiochemistry, nuclear instrumentation, and environmental laboratory operations while working alongside experienced professionals.
In this role, you will support the analysis, tracking, and reporting of environmental soil, water, and air samples while receiving training in radiochemical analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and laboratory quality and safety procedures. This position offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in a highly regulated laboratory environment supporting an important environmental remediation mission.
Standard work hours will be 7:00 am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Ability to travel approximately 20% as needed.
What You'll Do
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
If you're looking to launch your career in environmental science and radiochemistry while supporting a mission that helps restore and protect communities, we'd like to hear from you.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as minimum Health and Welfare benefits. The rate for this position is expected to be $25-28/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: September 22, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range -
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Leidos is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team supporting the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist looking to build hands-on experience in radiochemistry, nuclear instrumentation, and environmental laboratory operations while working alongside experienced professionals.
In this role, you will support the analysis, tracking, and reporting of environmental soil, water, and air samples while receiving training in radiochemical analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and laboratory quality and safety procedures. This position offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in a highly regulated laboratory environment supporting an important environmental remediation mission.
Standard work hours will be 7:00 am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Ability to travel approximately 20% as needed.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the analysis of environmental soil, water, and air samples.
- Learn to operate and maintain radiological laboratory instrumentation, including gamma and alpha spectrometry systems.
- Perform environmental and radiochemical analyses under the guidance of experienced laboratory staff.
- Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately track samples and maintain laboratory records.
- Ensure laboratory documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with quality standards.
- Follow all laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
- Support day-to-day laboratory operations and other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma and at least a year of relevant experience in areas such as labs or research.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Willingness to work full-time onsite in St. Louis, MO.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Geology, Biology, or another STEM discipline preferred.
If you're looking to launch your career in environmental science and radiochemistry while supporting a mission that helps restore and protect communities, we'd like to hear from you.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as minimum Health and Welfare benefits. The rate for this position is expected to be $25-28/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: September 22, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range -
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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