Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 04/05/18
Applications Due: 04/19/18
Vacancy ID: 50254

Position Information

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleLaboratory Technician (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16.94 to $16.94 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Fulton

Street Address Hale Creek Field Station

182 Steele Avenue Ext.

City Gloversville

StateNY

Zip Code12078

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications 1. Satisfactory Completion of 60 semester credit hours of college coursework which includes at least 18 semester credit hours in biology, chemistry, physics, health science or science technology; OR 2. Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in either a laboratory or a clinical setting performing technical laboratory test and procedures; OR 3. Satisfactory equivalent combination of options 1 and 2, equaling 2 years. College study will be credited in six-month segments, with 15 semester credit hours equaling six months. Credits must include at least 18 semester credit hours in biology, chemistry, physics, health science, or science technology.

Must be able to move and lift objects up to 30 pounds.

Duties Description Conduct laboratory analysis of fish and wildlife samples for chemical contaminants, especially PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and mercury. Dissect, homogenize and freeze-dry samples. As needed, perform lipid extraction, florisil chromatography cleanup, and gas chromatographic or spectrophotometric analysis of samples.

Additional Comments These are seasonal, hourly appointments. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed in duties description. Actual work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPLEASE EMAIL OR MAIL YOUR RESUME TO THE ABOVE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE REFERENCE (POSTING 18-187) WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION OR YOUR RESUME MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR REPLY. UNOFFICIAL COPY IS ACCEPTABLE.