Laboratory technician environmental unit

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Laboratory Technicians in the Environmental Chemistry Section participate in a variety of laboratory support activities associated with the analysis of environmental and biological samples of epidemiologic and environmental importance for polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticide residues, heavy metals and other industrial and environmental contaminants. Fish tissue is the primary biological matrix analyzed; however, other biological matrices include meat-based grocery items, deer liver and tissues, and wild game tissues. Environmental samples are primarily in the form of water and soils. Environmental contaminants measured within the laboratory are typically present at trace levels, usually at the low parts per billion (ppb) concentrations. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations that are highly complex in scope. This is an entry level position. The employee performs a full range of laboratory technician assignments according to established laboratory procedures, policies and practices. The employee uses independent judgment in making decisions related to specific work situations where established procedures, policies and practices apply. Duties include the log-in of laboratory samples, weighing, processing, chopping, grinding, digestion/extraction, clean-up of samples, preparation of samples for instrumental analysis, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, and the collection and maintenance of accurate laboratory test results.

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To Be Considered For This Position You Must

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
  
  

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of an associate's degree in engineering technology, the physical or biological sciences, or a related field.

Experience

Laboratory Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Laboratory Technician 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 8.

Laboratory Technician E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 9.

Laboratory Technician 11

Three years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Technician E10.

Alternate Education And Experience

Laboratory Technician E10

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements And Information

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Lansing, MI.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [email protected] . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.