What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Laboratory Assistant I/II position at Kern County?
Salary
Level I: $1,253.68 - $1,498.26, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $1,456.03 - $1,740.09, paid bi-weekly
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures; laboratory materials, equipment and supplies; basic principles of chemistry; infectious agents and diseases; basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Level I
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, including or supplemented by at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology; or completion of one college level laboratory course, such as basic life science, or a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six months experience in a laboratory requiring a basic knowledge of chemistry.
Level II
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, including or supplemented by at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology; or completion of one college level laboratory course, such as basic life science, or a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; AND two (2) years of experience in a Laboratory performing duties comparable to a Public Health Laboratory Assistant I.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Full Public Health Laboratory Assistant I job description
Full Public Health Laboratory Assistant II job descriptionKern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Level I: $1,253.68 - $1,498.26, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $1,456.03 - $1,740.09, paid bi-weekly
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
- Written Exam: will be conducted on: April 26,2023
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures; laboratory materials, equipment and supplies; basic principles of chemistry; infectious agents and diseases; basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Level I
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, including or supplemented by at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology; or completion of one college level laboratory course, such as basic life science, or a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six months experience in a laboratory requiring a basic knowledge of chemistry.
Level II
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, including or supplemented by at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology; or completion of one college level laboratory course, such as basic life science, or a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; AND two (2) years of experience in a Laboratory performing duties comparable to a Public Health Laboratory Assistant I.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Full Public Health Laboratory Assistant I job description
Full Public Health Laboratory Assistant II job descriptionKern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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