Laboratory Technician A, Food Enteric STI Unit

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As a Senior Technician this position oversees the processing of specimens for bacterial analysis performs autoclave duties extracts DNA from samples and prepares validation reports for laboratory support procedures as well as training staff in preanalytical duties. This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced medical or analytical laboratory support activities for the Microbiology Section. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to advanced laboratory methods using laboratory materials and equipment to support the diagnosis of human disease through bacteriological examination of isolates from blood sputum feces urine tissues and environmental samples associated with human disease. This position is also responsible for preparation inventory and ordering of reagents and media in support of testing. The performance of these duties requires knowledge of sterile techniques safe laboratory practices latest molecular testing theories and/or methods autoclave sterilization of waste and media preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical methods.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
• 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 transcripts here: Instructions

Education
Possession of an associate degree in engineering technology the physical or biological sciences clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or a related field.

Experience
Three years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Technician E10.

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.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current valid drivers license to operate a designated state vehicle.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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. Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting furniture and utilities.

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.

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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.