{"code":"01924D","codeVariants":["01924D","1924D","01924","1924"],"title":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"R18","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY</b>)\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n \nUnder the direction of a higher level professional staff in the Department \nof Health and Senior Services, prepares and conducts the more difficult \nand various routine and complex chemistry tests, and does the analysis; \nmay supervise Laboratory Technicians of a lower grade; does related \nwork as required.\n \n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.\nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this\njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n \n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nMay participate in the verification of manufacturer's performance specifications \nfor new test systems.\n \nMay assist in the development of policies and procedures for testing, \nquality control and quality assurance to ensure the accuracy and reliability \nof test results.\n \nMay ensure that all tests are performed in accordance with established \nlaboratory policies and manufacturer requirements including controls, \ncalibration, maintenance and calibration verification.\n \nMay conduct validation studies on new instrumentation and testing \nprocedures to verify that the instruments / procedures are performing \nup to certifying agency requirements.\n\nPrepares proficiency testing specimens for analysis by participating \nclinical laboratories in accordance with criteria established by the \ncenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for CMS approved \nproficiency testing programs.\n\nAssists in the review and evaluation of proficiency testing findings \nreported by participating clinical laboratories to determine if test \nresults are within acceptable target ranges. \n\nAssigns and instructs laboratory technicians of a lower grade and \nmay supervise the performance of their work.\n\nPerforms instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as \nfunctions as a resource person regarding instrument operations.\n\nConducts routine and non-routine analyses utilizing instrumentation \nsuch as GC-MS, H.P.L.C., spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, gas \nchromatographs, gamma counters, automated analyzers and other \nequivalency sophisticated instrumentation.\n\nMaintains supply inventories and reorders material as required.\n\nThrough use of quality controls, assures the quality of reported results \nis satisfactory.\n\nPerforms those technical functions necessary for the maintenance \nand orderly and efficient operation of the laboratories.\n\nPrepares accurate and timely reports as required.\n\nMaintains essential records and files.\n\nMay be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency,\noffice, or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS</b>:\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nSuccessful completion of (60) semester hour credits at an accredited \ncollege, (24) credits of which shall have been in the biological,\nchemical and/or physical sciences.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Successful completion of a certificate program in clinical\nlaboratory technology may be substituted for the above education.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nTwo (2) years of experience as a technician in a public health, hospital, \nclinical, or research laboratory performing chemical tests.\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: Applicants who do not possess the required college or certificate\nin clinical laboratory technology, may substitute two (2) additional years \nof experience as indicated.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of chemistry methodology.\n\nKnowledge of the laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used \nin chemical tests and analyses.\n\nAbility to organize assigned work, analyze routine laboratory problems, \nand develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, \nprovide assignments, instructions, guidance and if necessary, discipline.\n\nAbility to conduct routine chemistry laboratory tests and analyses in \naccordance with standard and established procedures.\n\nAbility to use, and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, \ncolorimeters, spectographs, cryoscope, spectrophotometers\n(visible, infrared and ultra-violet), densitometers, chromatographic\napparatus, and automated analytical devices.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and reports.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\nrelated units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they\ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible\n\nCODES: 19/R18-01924D MER 06/19/2010","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the direction of a higher level professional staff in the Department \nof Health and Senior Services, prepares and conducts the more difficult \nand various routine and complex chemistry tests, and does the analysis; \nmay supervise Laboratory Technicians of a lower grade; does related \nwork as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.\nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this\njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nSuccessful completion of a certificate program in clinical\nlaboratory technology may be substituted for the above education.\n\nApplicants who do not possess the required college or certificate\nin clinical laboratory technology, may substitute two (2) additional years \nof experience as indicated.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"May participate in the verification of manufacturer's performance specifications \nfor new test systems.\n \nMay assist in the development of policies and procedures for testing, \nquality control and quality assurance to ensure the accuracy and reliability \nof test results.\n \nMay ensure that all tests are performed in accordance with established \nlaboratory policies and manufacturer requirements including controls, \ncalibration, maintenance and calibration verification.\n \nMay conduct validation studies on new instrumentation and testing \nprocedures to verify that the instruments / procedures are performing \nup to certifying agency requirements.\n\nPrepares proficiency testing specimens for analysis by participating \nclinical laboratories in accordance with criteria established by the \ncenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for CMS approved \nproficiency testing programs.\n\nAssists in the review and evaluation of proficiency testing findings \nreported by participating clinical laboratories to determine if test \nresults are within acceptable target ranges. \n\nAssigns and instructs laboratory technicians of a lower grade and \nmay supervise the performance of their work.\n\nPerforms instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as \nfunctions as a resource person regarding instrument operations.\n\nConducts routine and non-routine analyses utilizing instrumentation \nsuch as GC-MS, H.P.L.C., spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, gas \nchromatographs, gamma counters, automated analyzers and other \nequivalency sophisticated instrumentation.\n\nMaintains supply inventories and reorders material as required.\n\nThrough use of quality controls, assures the quality of reported results \nis satisfactory.\n\nPerforms those technical functions necessary for the maintenance \nand orderly and efficient operation of the laboratories.\n\nPrepares accurate and timely reports as required.\n\nMaintains essential records and files.\n\nMay be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency,\noffice, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Successful completion of (60) semester hour credits at an accredited \ncollege, (24) credits of which shall have been in the biological,\nchemical and/or physical sciences.","EXPERIENCE":"Two (2) years of experience as a technician in a public health, hospital, \nclinical, or research laboratory performing chemical tests.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of chemistry methodology.\n\nKnowledge of the laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used \nin chemical tests and analyses.\n\nAbility to organize assigned work, analyze routine laboratory problems, \nand develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, \nprovide assignments, instructions, guidance and if necessary, discipline.\n\nAbility to conduct routine chemistry laboratory tests and analyses in \naccordance with standard and established procedures.\n\nAbility to use, and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, \ncolorimeters, spectographs, cryoscope, spectrophotometers\n(visible, infrared and ultra-violet), densitometers, chromatographic\napparatus, and automated analytical devices.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and reports.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\nrelated units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they\ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible\n\nCODES: 19/R18- MER 06/19/2010"},"searchable_text":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY ) DEFINITION: Under the direction of a higher level professional staff in the Department of Health and Senior Services, prepares and conducts the more difficult and various routine and complex chemistry tests, and does the analysis; may supervise Laboratory Technicians of a lower grade; 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: May participate in the verification of manufacturer's performance specifications for new test systems. May assist in the development of policies and procedures for testing, quality control and quality assurance to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. May ensure that all tests are performed in accordance with established laboratory policies and manufacturer requirements including controls, calibration, maintenance and calibration verification. May conduct validation studies on new instrumentation and testing procedures to verify that the instruments / procedures are performing up to certifying agency requirements. Prepares proficiency testing specimens for analysis by participating clinical laboratories in accordance with criteria established by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for CMS approved proficiency testing programs. Assists in the review and evaluation of proficiency testing findings reported by participating clinical laboratories to determine if test results are within acceptable target ranges. Assigns and instructs laboratory technicians of a lower grade and may supervise the performance of their work. Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as functions as a resource person regarding instrument operations. Conducts routine and non-routine analyses utilizing instrumentation such as GC-MS, H.P.L.C., spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, gas chromatographs, gamma counters, automated analyzers and other equivalency sophisticated instrumentation. Maintains supply inventories and reorders material as required. Through use of quality controls, assures the quality of reported results is satisfactory. Performs those technical functions necessary for the maintenance and orderly and efficient operation of the laboratories. Prepares accurate and timely reports as required. Maintains essential records and files. 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. NOTE: Successful completion of a certificate program in clinical laboratory technology may be substituted for the above education. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years 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 certificate in clinical laboratory technology, may substitute two (2) additional years of experience as indicated. LICENSE: Appointees 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 the laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used in chemical tests and analyses. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze routine laboratory problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, provide assignments, instructions, guidance and if necessary, discipline. Ability to conduct routine chemistry laboratory tests and analyses in accordance with standard and established procedures. Ability to use, and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, colorimeters, spectographs, cryoscope, spectrophotometers (visible, infrared and ultra-violet), densitometers, chromatographic apparatus, and automated analytical devices. Ability to prepare accurate reports. Ability to maintain essential records and reports. 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: 19/R18-01924D MER 06/19/2010","snippet":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY ) DEFINITION: Under the direction of a higher level professional staff in the Department of Health and Senior Services, prepares and conducts the more diffic...","salary_meta":{"range_number":18,"min_salary":56253.34,"max_salary":81896.99,"increment":2564.36,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"associate","experience_years":2,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2010-06-19","erg_prefix":"R","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":18,"erg_name":"Primary Level Supervisors Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}