Laboratory Assistant 3 (40 Hour)

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is currently recruiting for a Durational Laboratory Assistant 3 position located in the Division of Scientific Services in Meriden.  This is full time, Monday - Friday, 40 hour per week position.  The funding for this position ends September 30, 2018.   Candidates who have been selected for employment with the DESPP are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history records check along with reference checks.  Selection for employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor and the CT-HR-13 background form with their submission. NOTE: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser’s ‘pop-up’ blocker is off. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps. Questions about these required documents should be directed to DESPP HR, 860-685-8200.

Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. This must be uploaded with your application under ‘other tab’ on the application.

In a state health, academic or diagnostic laboratory, this class is accountable for performing a range of technical laboratory work with emphasis on special techniques and more complex technical examinations involving independent calculations, more advanced laboratory equipment and analytical judgements.
In an academic institution laboratory complex, this class is accountable for preparing and maintaining student laboratories.

STATE HEALTH, ACADEMIC OR DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY: Prepares specimens/samples, culture media, solutions and reagents of varying complexity but with emphasis on use of more specialized techniques and calibrated measuring devices, analytical balances and independent calculations; performs more complex technical examinations; assists in collection and identification of specimens for special laboratory studies; performs minor maintenance on laboratory equipment; maintains inventory of all testing materials prepared; keeps records of laboratory findings and prepares reports; may lead lower level laboratory employees in preparatory techniques and performance of technical examinations; performs related duties as required.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTION LABORATORY COMPLEX: Prepares materials and equipment needed to carry out student laboratory assignments and maintain large student laboratories, e.g. media, solutions, reagents and stains of varying types and complexities, preserved materials and animal specimens, instructional media, etc.; ensures cleanliness and proper set up of laboratory equipment, materials and facilities; requisitions needed supplies and maintains inventory; assembles and breaks down laboratory exercises and course materials; oversees and assists student workers and other lower level laboratory employees; prepares reports; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of specialized laboratory techniques and procedures; ability to make independent analytical judgements and carry out independent calculations; ability to prepare reports and keep technical records.

Four (4) years' experience in laboratory work.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a related laboratory setting at the level of Laboratory Assistant 2 or above.

College training in the biological or physical sciences may be substituted for the General or Special Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

Bachelor Degree in Science or closely related field is preferred; knowledge of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analytical techniques, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

Incumbents in this class may occasionally be required to lift standard laboratory equipment; may be exposed to some risk of injury from such elements as toxic vapors and toxic and/or disease-carrying substances; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.