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Job Location drjobs

Olympia, WA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 4446 - 5914

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

The salary for this position is: $4446 $5914 monthly.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician .75 1 FTE)for our Environmental Health Division.

As a Laboratory Technician youll play an exciting role in conducting various types of analysis of potable and nonpotable water shellfish sediment and other samples adhering to established laboratory procedures while ensuring necessary quality control and lab maintenance procedures. You will take on key responsibilities such as documenting and communicating payments and analysis results as well as advising customers on their findings. In this role you will also be responsible for processing tracking and following retention schedules for laboratory records including results payments billing invoices and quality assurance and accreditation documentation. This is a handson role where your contributions will make a meaningful impact!

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Receive potable and nonpotable water shellfish sediment and other environmental samples; prepare samples; determine the type of analyses to perform and perform various laboratory tests according to standard methods
  • Read interpret and record test results
  • Complete and maintain accurate records on test results; prepare and communicate reports
  • Record calculate and compile results and payment data utilizing computerized software including spreadsheet and word processing applications
  • Communicate with customers both in person and by phone to explain testing results and recommend standard remedies in addition to coordinating customer data retrieval requests and providing general information regarding sampling and testing
  • Prepare periodic and/or special reports concerning the results and payment of laboratory tests
  • Pickup and deliver materials or specimens to various locations within Thurston and Mason counties
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments perform standardized laboratory quality control procedures and clean and sterilize work areas equipment glassware and utensils
  • Maintain laboratory supplies evaluate needs and alternatives
  • Work with a variety of hazardous materials including chemicals solvents and biohazards using appropriate safety precautions
  • Perform other work as required or assigned including but not limited to a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

To view the full job classification click here:Laboratory Technician

WORKING CONDITIONS:

WHO WE ARE:

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston Countys local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the wellbeing of all people who live work and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging honoring the unique experiences cultures skills backgrounds identities and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of yearround outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED SKILLS:

Respect and Organizational Culture

Communication

Goal Setting and Accomplishment

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

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Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at. Those who are deaf deafblind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 711 (orto connect with Washington Relay.




Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Environmental Health

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