Laboratory Technician

Position Description

The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Laboratory Technician. Incumbents are responsible for assisting with a variety of routine laboratory procedures including cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling laboratory equipment; preparing compounds, solutions, media, and reagents; and performing standardized bacteriological, chemical, and physical laboratory tests and sample analysis.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Online exam window tentatively scheduled for August 19-20, 2026.

Interview dates tentatively scheduled for September 1-2, 2026.

• OPTION 1:
  
  Education:
  
  Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field. A copy of your transcripts verifying completion of coursework is required and must be attached to your application.
• OPTION 2:
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of full time, paid laboratory work experience performing laboratory testing and sample analysis procedures.
• In addition to the options listed above, the following is required:
  License:
  Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule
8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at  at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

Analyst:
Carolyn Maxwell