Laboratory Technician

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vacation leave

Holidays and leave programs

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform metal digestions, total organic carbon analysis, and pH/ conductivity testing. Responsibilities include data review in LIMS, QC checks, and instrument maintenance to ensure accurate results.

Position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards; regular daytime schedule with benefits and state employment protections.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in laboratory procedures and analysis preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform digestions for metal analysis per EPA methods 200.7/200.8.
• Analyze total organic carbon using UV-persulfate oxidation (5310B).
• Run pH, alkalinity, conductivity analyses per standard methods.
• Analyze turbidity per EPA method 180 and manage waste disposal.
• Review data in LIMS and ensure QC samples meet specs.
• Maintain instruments and preventive maintenance as directed.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School, GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Pay Range:
  • Laboratory Technician - $15.75 - $16.94 per hour
  • Laboratory Technician II - $16.94 - $18.26 per hour
  • Laboratory Technician III - $18.26 - $19.65 per hour
  • Laboratory Technician IV - $19.65 - $21.13 per hour
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

(K0229201)

The position (K0229201) performs sample digestions for metal analysis following EPA methods 200.7 and 200.8. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal.

Performs analysis of total organic carbon using UV-persulfate oxidation following the standard method 5310B. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal.

Performs analysis of pH, alkalinity and conductivity following theEPA and standard methods 150, SM2320B and 120. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal.

Performs analysis of total suspended solids and total dissolved solids following the EPA methods 160.2 and SM 2540C. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal.

Reviews and approves analytical data for accuracy and transfers results of chemical analysis using the Laboratory LIMS computer system. Analyzes and evaluates quality control samples to be used to set "Out of Control" levels and summarize precision and accuracy data, and quality control samples such as duplicates, spikes, blanks, and audits to confirm the reliability of data. Responsible for accurate reporting of results to the LIMS. Interprets, suggests and initiates correction of quality control problems. Maintains maximum analytical performance and instrument life through established maintenance procedures according to the appropriate Preventive Maintenance Documents. To assure that work has been documented and analysis completed accurately and efficiently, the work is reviewed by the laboratory program manager or an approved reviewer.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs analysis of turbidity following the EPA method 180. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal.
• Ensure that the needs of the Safety Commity are met and information is disseminated to others as necessary.
• Quality Improvement: Includes a wide variety of laboratory enhancements such as bringing new instruments online, improving existing processes, cross-training on other laboratory processes, and thoroughly training others as needed.
• Work as an integral part of the Inorganic and Radchem Technical Support Group by providing support to other technicians when the workload demands.
• Maintain adequate supply of glassware to perform extractions and digestions.
• Monitors inventory of supplies needed for extractions. Bring any scheduling conflicts to supervisor's attention in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Laboratory Technician
    • High School, GED.
  • Laboratory Technician II
    • High School, GED.
    • One year of experience in laboratory procedure/analysis. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
  • Laboratory Technician III
    • High School, GED.
    • Two years of experience in laboratory procedure/analysis. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or chemistry.
  • Experience in laboratory procedure/analysis.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Following SOPs
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with a team
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • HIPPA training must be completed within one month of hire; Blood Borne Pathogens training and Shipping and Packing of Hazardous Materials; Category A Infectious Substances and Category B Biological and Chemical Substances must be completed within six months of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. KDHE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please refer to official resources. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please refer to official resources.