JOB
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel.***If you are interested in this position, email a resume to osajobs@wv.govwith "Temporary Laboratory Assistant 2" in the Subject line.TEMPORARY LABORATORY ASSISTANT 2WV DEPARMENT OF HEALTH/OFFICE OF LABORATORY SERVICESKANAWHA COUNTYFULL-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITIONSalary: $1,893.58-$3,503.08 Monthly$22,723.00-$42,037.00 AnnuallyNature of WorkUnder general supervision, performs work at the full-performance level by conducting technical laboratory tasks and examinations and providing comprehensive assistance to technical or professional personnel in accordance with well-defined and established regulations and procedures. May have lead worker responsibility. Performs related work as required.Distinguishing CharacteristicsPerforms technical laboratory tasks used in conducting a variety of tests and providing assistance to technical or professional personnel. Although the procedures are standardized, the work requires the application of aseptic procedures and precise quantitative and qualitative techniques, which require individual responsibility.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Registers and prepares samples for analysis.Reads, interprets and computes test results.Prepares media and reagents.Responds to inquiries, requests and problems.Sterilizes and discards infectious and disposable waste materials according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.Cleans and sterilizes laboratory glassware and equipment and work area.Maintains adequate supplies.Maintains required records.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic laboratory equipment, terminology, techniques and practices.Knowledge of the federal requirements regarding proper disposal of laboratory waste materials.Ability to perform calculations involving the application of basic mathematics.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PG: 6 $22,723 - $42,037Market Rate: $37,037This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.