GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under
direct supervision, performs technical and allied duties related to the function
of a clinical, environmental, teaching or research laboratory and requiring a
limited degree of skill. May use microscopes and other instruments and test
equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis; maintains a
laboratory area and equipment, and provides functional supervision to Laboratory
Assistants as required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs
simple and repetitive tests on experimental materials or animals to process
environmental samples or biological specimens, such as adding chemicals and
recording color changes, counting blood cells under a microscope, and recording
food intake of animals.
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Records
data from standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, pressure
transducers, amplifier-recorders, etc.
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Prepares
simple chemical solutions for media, reagents, and drugs according to
established instructions or procedures.
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Performs
routine cleaning and preventative maintenance in a small laboratory area and for
laboratory equipment therein.
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Receives,
and properly distributes, incoming mail, freight, laboratory supplies,
biological specimens or environmental samples, and directs and performs the
packing and mailing of outgoing freight, specimens and reports.
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Assembles
and dismantles experimental equipment according to set standards. May assist in
building more complex equipment.
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Maintains
supplies and equipment for small laboratory area and reports of lacking stocks.
Assists with this function in large laboratory areas.
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Performs
data entry to label and process laboratory specimens.
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Responds
to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves
minor laboratory questions.
The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees
in positions allocated in the class. The list is descriptive only and should
be used for no other purpose. It is not intended that any position include
every duty listed nor is it intended that related duties cannot be required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge
of care and use of laboratory equipment.
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Knowledge
of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary
measures.
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Knowledge
of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.
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Knowledge
of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
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Ability
to use proper bending and lifting techniques.
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Ability
to communicate effectively with others.
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Ability
to follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability
to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.
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Ability
to work with computerized inventory control systems.
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Ability
to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.
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Ability
to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
One year of related laboratory experience, or
Any
combination of related experience and/or related undergraduate courses in
physical or natural sciences that is equivalent to one year of full-time
employment.
REVISION EFFECTIVE: July
1, 2003
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