SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CHEMISTRY
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of higher level staff in the Department of Health and Senior Services, performs chemical and/or physical analyses; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Conducts routine chemical analyses utilizing spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, gamma counters, automated analyzers and other equivalently sophisticated instruments.
Performs routine wet chemistry and physical tests such as titrations, pH. specific gravity, solids, hardness, color, odor, turbidity, and others under general supervision.
Assists professional level staff in sophisticated analyses utilizing gas or liquid chromatography or other highly sophisticated instrumentation.
Takes the lead and assists laboratory technicians in receiving, logging, preparing, and analyzing specimens.
Maintains supply inventories and reorders material as required.
Performs the routine technical functions necessary to ensure the orderly and efficient maintenance and operation of the laboratories.
Inserts quality controls in all assays, digests data, and ensures validity of test results.
Conducts routine instrumental maintenance checks.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports.
Maintains essential files and records.
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of (60) semester hour credits at an accredited college, (24) credits of which shall have been in the biological, chemical and/or physical sciences.
Successful completion of a certificate program in clinical laboratory technology may be substituted for the above education.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience as a technician in a public health, hospital, clinical, or research laboratory performing chemical tests.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required college or course in clinical laboratory technology may substitute two (2) additional years of experience as indicated.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of chemistry methodology.
Knowledge of acceptable quality control procedures.
Knowledge of modern laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques.
Knowledge of safety procedures utilized during laboratory practices.
Ability to analyze routine chemistry laboratory problems, organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to take the lead in a group of laboratory workers and oversee the performance of their work.
Ability to use and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, colorimeters, spectographs, cryoscopes, spectrophotometers (visible, infrared and ultraviolet), densitometers, chromatographic apparatus and automated analytical devices.
Ability to conduct routine chemistry laboratory tests and analyses in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to prepare accurate reports.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: 16/A15-01923D MER 06/19/2010
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
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Assists professional level staff in sophisticated analyses utilizing gas or liquid chromatography or other highly sophisticated instrumentation.
Takes the lead and assists laboratory technicians in receiving, logging, preparing, and analyzing specimens.
Maintains supply inventories and reorders material as required.
Performs the routine technical functions necessary to ensure the orderly and efficient maintenance and operation of the laboratories.
Inserts quality controls in all assays, digests data, and ensures validity of test results.
Conducts routine instrumental maintenance checks.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports.
Maintains essential files and records.
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Knowledge of modern laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques.
Knowledge of safety procedures utilized during laboratory practices.
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Ability to take the lead in a group of laboratory workers and oversee the performance of their work.
Ability to use and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, colorimeters, spectographs, cryoscopes, spectrophotometers (visible, infrared and ultraviolet), densitometers, chromatographic apparatus and automated analytical devices.
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Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: 16/A15- MER 06/19/2010
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American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 16/A15-01923D MER 06/19/2010 This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01923D Chemistry S C 35 16 N/A A15 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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