LABORATORY TECHNICAN E, ENVIRONMENTAL INORGANIC UNIT

About the role

Laboratory Technicians in the Environmental Chemistry Section participate in a variety of laboratory support activities associated with the analysis of environmental and biological samples of epidemiologic and environmental importance for polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticide residues, heavy metals and other industrial and environmental contaminants. Fish tissue is the primary biological matrix analyzed; however, other biological matrices include meat-based grocery items, deer liver and tissues, and wild game tissues. Environmental samples are primarily in the form of water and soils. Environmental contaminants measured within the laboratory are typically present at trace levels, usually at the low parts per billion (ppb) concentrations. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations that are highly complex in scope. This is an entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of laboratory technician assignments according to established laboratory procedures, policies and practices
• Use independent judgment in making decisions related to specific work situations where established procedures, policies and practices apply
• Log-in of laboratory samples
• Weighing, processing, chopping, grinding, digestion/extraction, clean-up of samples
• Preparation of samples for instrumental analysis
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Collection and maintenance of accurate laboratory test results

Required Education

Possession of an associate degree in engineering technology, the physical or biological sciences, clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or a related field.

Experience Levels

• Laboratory Technician 8: No specific type or amount is required
• Laboratory Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 8
• Laboratory Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 9

Alternate Education and Experience

Laboratory Technician E10: Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check
• Subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing
• Some positions within this class series may require possession of a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis

Position Location

The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI. This is a fully in-person position.

Work Equipment

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

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