Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/16/20
Applications Due: 01/31/20
Vacancy ID: 78046
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleSenior Laboratory Technician
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $43484 to $53081 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Provisional
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Suffolk
Street Address 205 Belle Mead Road, Suite 1
City East Setauket
StateNY
Zip Code11733
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Provisional Appointment:
Promotional: An employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Laboratory Technician.
Open-Competitive:
Either 1. completed at least 120 semester credit hours of college coursework which includes at least 18 semester credit hours in either biology, chemistry, physics, health science, or science technology and six (6) additional semester credit hours in science, mathematics, or computer science;
Or 2. three years of satisfactory experience in either a laboratory or clinical setting performing laboratory tests and procedures;
Or 3. a combination of 1 and 2 above equaling three years. College study will be credited in six-month segments, with 15 semester credit hours equaling six months. Credits must include at least 18 semester credit hours in either biology, chemistry, physics, health science, or science technology and six (6) additional semester credit hours in science, mathematics, or computer science.
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 10 or higher and either:
1. completed at least 120 semester credit hours of college coursework which includes at least 18 semester credit hours in either biology, chemistry, physics, health science, or science technology and six (6) additional semester credit hours in science, mathematics, or computer science;
Or 2. three years of satisfactory experience in either a laboratory or clinical setting performing laboratory tests and procedures;
Or 3. a combination of 1 and 2 above equaling three years. College study will be credited in six-month segments, with 15 semester credit hours equaling six months. Credits must include at least 18 semester credit hours in either biology, chemistry, physics, health science, or science technology and six (6) additional semester credit hours in science, mathematics, or computer science.
If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer options cannot be considered.
Duties Description Prepare media, cultures, reagents, stains, solutions and glassware for the sanitation, shellfish disease, virus and phytoplankton/toxin programs. Maintain hazardous bacterial cultures. Maintain varying degrees of complex laboratory equipment. Bacteriological examination of seawater, shellfish and related samples to support the shellfish sanitation program. Work alongside the Bacteriologist and Associate Bacteriologist performing sophisticated (genetic and viral) testing procedures for pathogenic bacteria in seawater, sewage treatment plant and shellfish samples. Assist in the examination of phytoplankton and the acid extraction of saxitoxin from the shellfish samples for the biotoxin program. Learn new scientific procedures as program needs develop. Must be able to work at lab bench performing repetitive sample inoculations and culture transfers. Must be able to lift containers weighing 25 to 30 pounds to load/unload sterilizers. Must be capable of reaching to operate equipment and access supplies and materials in storage cabinets.
Additional Comments Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel and overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Karen Price
Telephone (518) 402-9273
Fax (518) 402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume indicating your interest in this position to the above. Be sure to include Posting #20-016 on your resume or it may not be accepted.
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