Laboratory Assistant 2 (40 Hour) - #250514-4968FK-001

Connecticut; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut seeks motivated Laboratory Assistant 2 positions in a modern facility. This role entails preparing specimens, documenting evidence, and supporting complex laboratory procedures in a dynamic team environment. Full-time employment with competitive benefits and the opportunity for public service loan forgiveness.

Benefits

Industry-leading health benefits

Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off - 13 holidays/year

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in related laboratory work required.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience and interpersonal skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze biological samples using prescribed procedures.
• Assist in training lower-level lab employees.
• Document and manage laboratory findings.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment

Ability to carry out instructions

Written and oral communication

Education

Two years of related laboratory work

College training in biological or physical sciences

Job description

Introduction

TheState of Connecticut,Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)is a free-standing, modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT. The office is a state-wide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that, by statute, fall under our jurisdiction. We are seeking two (2) motivated and detail-oriented,Laboratory Assistant 2positions to join our dynamic team. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: A chance to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Clickherefor more information. Industry leading healthbenefits, including medical and dental coverage State Employee Retirment System (SERS) Tier IV (new hires after 7.17.23) Voluntary Deferred Compensation 45 Plan through Empower (formerly Prudential) Paid time off - including 13 holidays per calendar year Dedicated employee parking POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Onsite, at our main campus located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT. Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Available Schedules: Additional weekend and holiday coverage, as needed. THE ROLE: Answers incoming calls and inputs and/or edits cases into computerized system; Acts as liaison to police departments, hospitals and physicians; Types and assembles related paperwork; Checks and documents evidence; Relays information to public; Assists with preparing bodies for identification; May clean and sterilize glassware, utensils and laboratory instruments; May operate basic laboratory equipment; May prepare simple solutions and reagents; May be required to properly handle evidence, prepare biological samples for transportation to outside laboratories, assist with procedures in the in-house histology and anthropology laboratories and transport biological evidence to and from OCME; performs related duties as required. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.

Selection Plan

To Apply: In order to be considered for this job openingyou must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply withPublicAct 21-69,the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made [e-mail]. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to theother. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: PleasereadorwatchourApplicant Tips on How to Apply! Important Information After You Apply: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Read through this helpful link toprepare for your interview. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to thisrecruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are boundby the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available atwww.ct.gov/ethics. Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Diane Robitaille [e-mail]. Follow the State of ConnecticutonLinkedIn.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health, academic or diagnostic laboratory this class is accountable for performing routine technical laboratory work with an emphasis on the preparation of simple as well as moderately complex solutions, stains, culture media and/or reagents, specimens/samples for analysis using simple as well as more advanced techniques and performance of routine technical examinations according to prescribed procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepares simple as well as moderately complex solutions, stains, culture media and/or reagents; Prepares specimens/samples for analysis using simple as well as slightly more advanced techniques; Assists in or performs routine technical tests and examinations according to prescribed procedures; Prepares reports and maintains records of laboratory findings; May assist in training lower level laboratory employees in preparatory techniques and checking work for conformity with required procedures; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of laboratory equipment, procedures, techniques and terminology; Ability to carry out written and oral instructions; perform calculations according to prescribed procedures; keep technical records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in related laboratory work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Laboratory Assistant 1 or above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in the biological or physical sciences may be substituted for the General 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience/training: Understanding of medical terminology Basic laboratory experience Interpersonal skills, to include oral and written communication Experience in a team lead capacity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may occasionally be required to lift standard laboratory equipment, supplies and/or bodies; 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.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.