LABORATORY ASSISTANT III - PEARL CITY, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 38,736 - 48,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

A state government entity in Hawaii is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support professional lab personnel. Responsibilities include performing laboratory work and assisting in technical tasks. The position requires two years of relevant lab experience, with one year at the state service Level II. The salary range is $3,471 to $4,388 per month. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for unrestricted employment in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
• Two years of progressively responsible laboratory work experience required.
• One year must be comparable to Laboratory Assistant II in State service.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-professional laboratory work.
• Assist microbiologists and medical technologists.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for tests.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory functions

Ability to apply standard laboratory tools

Experience assisting professionals

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Number 26-0052

The vacancy is with the Department of Health.

Salary: $3,471 to $4,388 per month (SR-10, Step C to I)

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties

• Laboratory assistants perform non-professional laboratory work requiring a practical knowledge of laboratory functions and services; and the ability to apply standard laboratory tools, methods and procedures to the service needs of the particular laboratory. These positions provide support and assistance to professional laboratory personnel.
• LEVEL III positions assist microbiologists, medical technologists or other professional personnel in some phases of technical laboratory work; prepares standard to difficult reagents, solutions and culture media used in laboratory tests; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement
  The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Experience: Laboratory Assistant LEVEL III requires TWO (2) YEARS of progressively responsible laboratory work experience which has provided the applicant with a practical knowledge of laboratory functions, apparatus and equipment, methods and procedures, and tests. For level III, one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the Laboratory Assistant II in State service.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
  The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
  The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
• TESTING INFORMATION
  The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
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