What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Technician – Environmental (JR10004519) position at Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)?
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Job Category
University Staff
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Health Techn-Env
Job Summary
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) serves as the public, environmental and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin. This position independently provides a wide variety of program support for the Environmental Health Division at the WSLH's Agriculture Drive location in Madison. This position functions as part of our internal and external customer support team, providing general and technical support to lab personnel, state and federal agencies and private citizens. Working conditions are in an office and laboratory setting.
Administrative Support
Serves as a point of contact for both internal and external customers. This may include responding to inquiries, taking orders for water testing kits, interpret EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Wisconsin DNR rules and regulations for private and public drinking water. A wide range of other duties as needed including water test kit productions and assist in other areas of support within the Data Management Team.
Laboratory Support
Assist with lab support of departmental sample check-in throughout the day. Enter public and private drinking water sample data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Keep detailed records and assess data to maintain highest quality of service. Query database for sample status and release data and reports to customers. Set up new clients and project profiles in the LIMS. Coordinate data flow through QA/QC processes.
All work will be done ONSITE. There is NO remote work for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities
WSLH - Environmental Health Division
Compensation
$22.00/hour minimum (Depending on qualifications)
Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of customer service and data entry experience preferred.
Self-starter with a willingness to work as part of a team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal communication and possess organizational skills and an attention to detail. Ability to maintain calm demeanor and pleasant attitude in fast paced environment.
Education
Associates degree preferred minimum
How To Apply
To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.
WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Contact Information
Please reach out to Dan Makovec at hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu with any questions.
Institutional Statement On Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Job Category
University Staff
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Health Techn-Env
Job Summary
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) serves as the public, environmental and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin. This position independently provides a wide variety of program support for the Environmental Health Division at the WSLH's Agriculture Drive location in Madison. This position functions as part of our internal and external customer support team, providing general and technical support to lab personnel, state and federal agencies and private citizens. Working conditions are in an office and laboratory setting.
Administrative Support
Serves as a point of contact for both internal and external customers. This may include responding to inquiries, taking orders for water testing kits, interpret EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Wisconsin DNR rules and regulations for private and public drinking water. A wide range of other duties as needed including water test kit productions and assist in other areas of support within the Data Management Team.
Laboratory Support
Assist with lab support of departmental sample check-in throughout the day. Enter public and private drinking water sample data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Keep detailed records and assess data to maintain highest quality of service. Query database for sample status and release data and reports to customers. Set up new clients and project profiles in the LIMS. Coordinate data flow through QA/QC processes.
All work will be done ONSITE. There is NO remote work for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Communicates results, feedback, or suggestions; and discusses trends, procedural questions, and concerns - 20%
- May verify code and regulatory compliance using knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations related to public health - 25%
- Reads and interprets test results - 5%
- May investigate complaints as directed - 10%
- Keeps detailed records and assesses test data to maintain highest quality of service and performance - 25%
- Prepares equipment and samples for laboratory tests - 15%
WSLH - Environmental Health Division
Compensation
$22.00/hour minimum (Depending on qualifications)
Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of customer service and data entry experience preferred.
Self-starter with a willingness to work as part of a team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal communication and possess organizational skills and an attention to detail. Ability to maintain calm demeanor and pleasant attitude in fast paced environment.
Education
Associates degree preferred minimum
How To Apply
To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.
WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Contact Information
Please reach out to Dan Makovec at hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu with any questions.
Institutional Statement On Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
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