WWW Laboratory Assistant II - Department of Public Works

Laboratory Assistant II

A Laboratory Assistant II prepares a variety of samples and specimens for testing, sterilizes equipment, maintains laboratory in clean condition and performs routine tests under supervision of chemists or technologists. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class may work a rotating shift, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in a laboratory where incumbents may be exposed to heat, infectious diseases and toxic chemicals. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however there may be periods of prolonged walking or standing.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education:

Have an associate of science degree in laboratory technology or the chemical or biological sciences from an accredited college.

OR

Equivalency Notes:
Have one year of experience in laboratory work may be substituted for each year of the education requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:
Positions in the Department of Public Works may require a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

NOTE:

Employees assigned to this class who analyze drinking water must successfully complete periodic lab certification performance tests administered by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

** Final date to receive applications:
Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology.

· Knowledge of the fundamentals of the metric system.

· Ability to perform routine laboratory tests.

· Ability to clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, instruments and glassware.

· Ability to follow instructions.

· Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

· Ability to prepare media and solutions.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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