What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY/CLERICAL TECHNICIAN (Moorefield Agriculture Complex, Moorefield, WV) position at WV Department of Agriculture?
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Position Description
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Job Title: Laboratory/Clerical Technician
Division: Animal Health
Headquarters: Moorefield, WV
Reports To: Quality Manager/Laboratory Supervisor
Supervisory
Responsibility: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Nature of Work:
Under direct supervision, performs work at the entry level by conducting a limited number of basic laboratory tasks and examinations and providing routine assistance to technical or professional personnel in accordance with well-defined and established regulations and procedures. Responsible for sample data entry and resulting-out using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs related work as required. This position will also be responsible for limited administrative duties as assigned.
Examples of Work:
- Receives samples, logs into LIMS and uniquely identifies, labels, and prepares samples for testing, reads and records test results, distributes and mails laboratory reports.
- Cleans and sterilizes laboratory glassware and equipment.
- Registers and prepares samples for analysis.
- Sterilizes and discards infectious and disposable waste materials according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
- Prepares media and reagents.
- Maintains adequate supplies used within the work area.
- Maintains required records.
- Performs routine laboratory procedures.
- Develops and maintains quality assurance measures to assure that analytical methods are under control.
- Performs standard serological related tests and observations in accordance with scientific principles and techniques.
- Performs related work and other duties as required.
- Attends meetings including overnight travel.
- Assists with NAHLN messaging.
- Maintain P-Card account to order supplies for Moorefield Animal Health.
- Maintains filing system for P-Card purchases and purchase orders.
- Assists with day-to-day operations for MAHDL such as answering phones, receiving packages for the Moorefield Complex.
- Coordinate mailing of supplies to Veterinarians and Field Technicians.
- Work with various Federal programs such as the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), and the NPIP.
- Assists with all National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)data including new participants, mailings, 9-3 forms for Back Yard Flock (BYF) and Commercial.
- Assists Assistant Division Director, Laboratory and Field Staff as required with reports, supplies and records necessary to their duties.
- Assists with quarterly reports for Federal Cooperative Agreements.
Working Conditions:
- Normal laboratory/office environment; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, operating a computer and other lab and office equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to learn basic laboratory terminology, techniques and practices.
- Ability to learn the federal requirements regarding proper disposal of laboratory waste materials.
- Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to prepare boxes and letters for mailing.
- Knowledge of data entry
- Knowledge of computers and software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and equipment
- Skill in the performance of routine microbiological testing and interpretation
- Skill with techniques and in following standard scientific laboratory methods
- Ability to speak in front of an audience
- Must be self-motivated
- Ability to work independently
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of college including at least 1 course in Computer Science. Physical Science courses will be given preference
Experience: One-year employment in a laboratory environment preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records
- Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia