Laboratory Assistant - San Diego, United States - County of San Diego

County of San Diego

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San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Interviews will be held on May 23, 2024.
Job offers will be made on May 31, 2024.**
Future Salary Increase
- ** July % increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the

Board + 2.95% Market Increase)

The Laboratory Assistant performs a wide variety of laboratory support work in County laboratories.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you:

Perform work following laboratory safety practices
May perform animal dissections and remove brain tissue from rabid animals
Assist microbiologists, veterinary pathologists, plant pathologists or other laboratory personnel in varied laboratory functions
Prepare lab test kits, culture media, stains and reagents
Set up, label, and file microscope slides used for testing
Receive and prepare specimens for study and processing utilizing various methods and equipment
Perform lab courier duties picking up specimens and delivering supplies
Computer data entry and accessioning of sample data
Will work with infectious agents and infectious materials
And perform other related duties as required

Click here to review the Laboratory Assistant job description including examples of qualifying education and experience.

To learn more about Public Health Services, see the

Strategic Plan:
Public Health Services Strategic Plan— and Download PDF reader).

HIRING PROCESS & TIMELINE:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

Job Offer and Background Process begins June 1, 202
Preemployment

Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of work experience as a laboratory aide/assistant in a clinical, public health or veterinary laboratory performing the following tasks: collecting, inspecting, preparing, wrapping, distributing, washing, drying, and sterilizing laboratory glassware, instruments, syringes, and needles; operating autoclaves, ovens and glassware washers; and filing, labeling and distributing media and regents containers; OR,
Completion of at least one (1) year college level coursework which includes biology I/II, or chemistry I/II classes from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency and must have included laboratory classes.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Note:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.-
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The County of San Diego offers **preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our _Strategic Plan )_ _(Download PDF reader)_ as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a _Framework for the Future_ that will create a County that works for all._

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disaster service workers.

The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
_county_, city, state agency, or public district.

Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

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