Laboratory Technician E, Environmental Inorganic Unit
Laboratory Technician E, Environmental Inorganic Unit
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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.Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; 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 employmentshould 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 registrars 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 associates 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 bachelors 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.
TheDepartment 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 . 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
