Laboratory Technician III

Summary Statement

This position provides technical laboratory support by preparing and analyzing samples and recording and reporting test results. This position will work with manure, pet food, feed, fertilizer, liming material, and frozen dessert sample types. This position will use Microsoft Excel, Sample Master LIMS, and instrument software to complete responsibilities. This position also organizes and disposes of samples and washes glassware to support the laboratory.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Prepares media, reagents and stains. Computes and measures quantity.

Ensures orderly and environmentally correct storage of media, reagents, supplies, samples and equipment.

Ensures technically correct cleaning, sterilization and solvent treatment of equipment.

Conducts laboratory tests and analyses.

Operates and maintains various laboratory equipment.

Requisitions, inspects and distributes laboratory supplies and equipment.

Records information on manual/computerized records, logs and related requests for analysis, shipping/transporting samples, ordering supplies/equipment, and status of water supply system.

Packs and ships, picks up or delivers supplies, samples and equipment.

May perform phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens for examination.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Laboratory Technician III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

One year experience in conducting chemical or biological laboratory tests.

One year experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

One year experience in laboratory sample handling.

Six months experience in performing mathematical and statistical computations on laboratory test data.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

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Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.