HSSL05-2023-00239-Laboratory Assistant-Laramie

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is seeking to fill a Laboratory Assistant position for the Analytical Services Laboratory in Laramie, WY. This position assists our scientists with testing in the laboratory through preparing samples, making microbiological media and other items for agriculture and environmental testing, and operating the autoclave. This position will have a good understanding of laboratory testing and understand the importance of maintaining a clean workspace by following all laboratory regulations for health and safety. This position also will assist the office specialist in the front office through interactions with customers, using our laboratory information management system (LIMS) to log in samples, result tests, and send out reports.

Human Resource Contact: Debra Smith debra.smith@wyo.gov  (307) 777-7003


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 

• Prepares samples for a variety of environmental testing prepares microbiological media uses and maintains autoclave and glassware throughout the laboratory.
• Assists with inventory management for laboratory supplies.
• Processes all laboratory samples through receiving samples, assessing sample integrity, logging samples in LIMS, and reporting distribution. Uses other laboratory software systems to maintain documents and forms.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning to meet the requirements of USDA, FDA & EPA.
• Provide customer service to a wide range of customers through in-person interactions, telephone inquiries, and email. Sort and distribute mail and packages, answer phones, and maintain laboratory supplies.
• May perform laboratory testing with proper training and competency. Follows standard analytical procedures while handling hazardous or infectious materials.
• Works independently under minimal supervision. Supports the mission of the department through the support of laboratory scientists.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or interpretation of laboratory-specific requirements and standards to staff, the public, and or other government entities and/or to determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of customers, staff, and the agency.

PREFERENCES: 


Preference may be given to the applicant with customer experience.


KNOWLEDGE: 

 

• Knowledge of the principles of scientific instrumentation.
• Knowledge of professional and safe lab practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory record keeping and strong attention to details
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards when working with hazardous samples.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and requirements for chemical or biological analyses.

    

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works with environmental samples.
• Works closely with hazardous chemicals and substances.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Some tasks may be repetitive.
• Occasional exposure to loud noises.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and boxes.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Department of Agriculture may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video, you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete this process.

 010-Department of Agriculture - Analytical Services Laboratory

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
 

Salary : $16 - $20