{"code":"01924I","codeVariants":["01924I","1924I","01924","1924"],"title":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ANIMAL HEALTH)","variant":"Animal Health","jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"35","state_class_code":"19","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"R18","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ANIMAL HEALTH) </b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder the supervision of the Assistant Director, Laboratory or other supervisor \nin the Division or Animal Health, Department of Agriculture, performs the more \ncomplex animal health laboratory tests; serves as head worker, and may supervise\n other technical employees engaged in making pathologic, bacteriologic, virology, \nserological, chemical and other assigned tests and analyses; does related work as \nrequired\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A \nparticular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. \nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK</b>:\n\nAssists in the supervision of laboratory technicians in the receiving, unpacking, sorting,\nopening, preparation and distribution of specimens received for examination; disposes \nof specimens when examinations are completed; prepares samples for distribution or \nmailing.\n\nServes as lead worker and may supervise the work operations and/or functional programs \nand has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting \nand/or disciplining of employees.\n\nAssigns and instructs subordinates laboratory employees; assures adherence to all quality\ncontrol systems and determines the performance of such employees in conformance with \nsuch requirements.\n\nAids professional laboratory personnel in all procedures pursuant to the required pathologic,\n bacteriologic, virologic, chemical or other tests.\n\nAssists professional staff in the preparation of proficiency testing specimens for monitoring\nlaboratory performance; oversees the preparation and standardization of reagents and \nstandard solutions; culture media and stains; and antigens used. \n\nInstructs other employees in the proper use of pH meter, analytical balances, \nspectrophotometer, autoclaves, washer, ovens, ultrasonic cleaner, microscopes, \nautomatic pipettes and other related laboratory equipment.\n\nSupervises laboratory employees in Central Services; supervises employees in cleaning \nand care of animals in animal rooms; carries out the instructs other employees in \nperformance of serological tests for Brucella, Vibrio, Leptospira, vaccine counts, \nsemen counts, blood counts, urine analysis, blood chemistries, blood parasites, \nbrucellosis milk ring test.\n\nPrepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and assists in the \nmaintenance of all necessary laboratory records and files.\n\nMaintains inventories and submits orders for antigens, solutions, stains, chemicals, \nglassware, stoppers; mail containers and other supplies necessary to perform laboratory \noperations.\n\nMay be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and\ninformation systems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS</b>:\n\n<b>EDUCATION</b>:\n\nSuccessful completion of 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university, 24 \nsemester hours of which shall have been in the biological and/or physical science.\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: Successful completion of a course, (one academic year) in Clinical \nLaboratory Technology.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE</b>:\n\nTwo (2) years of experience as a technician in a veterinary public health, hospital, \nclinical or research laboratory, performing a variety of clinical tests.\n\n<b>LICENSE</b>:\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if\nthe operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform \nessential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>:\n\nWide knowledge of the technological applications of bacteriology, virology, serology, \nhematology, pathology and chemistry methodologies.\n\nWide knowledge of laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used in bacteriology, \nvirology, serology, chemistry and pathology tests and analyses.\n\nConsiderable knowledge of safety and precautions to be taken in receiving, handling, \ntesting and disposing of laboratory materials and wastes. \n\nAbility to organize assigned work, analyze routine lab problems and develop appropriate \nwork methods.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, provide assignments \nand instructions, and develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to supervise the operations of the animal care section.\n\nAbility to perform laboratory analyses of varied types in accordance with standard and \nprescribed procedures.\n\nAbility to observe appropriate precautions and do the precise and accurate work \nrequired in receiving, labeling and shipping of specimens for serology, virology, chemistry \nand bio-assays to the laboratories.\n\nAbility to use laboratory equipment and supplies in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary \nbreakage, deterioration and loss.\n\nAbility to use and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, \nmicroscopes, autoclaves, automatic pipettes, demsitometer, analytical balances.\n\nAbility to perform all routine blood chemistry analyses, serology tests, hematology \nexaminations, blood parasite tests, immunodiffusion and other tests.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports of observation and tests performed.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information \nsystems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the \nessential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. I\nf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01924IAnimal HealthSC3519N/AR18-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 09/11/85","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Laboratory or other supervisor \nin the Division or Animal Health, Department of Agriculture, performs the more \ncomplex animal health laboratory tests; serves as head worker, and may supervise\n other technical employees engaged in making pathologic, bacteriologic, virology, \nserological, chemical and other assigned tests and analyses; does related work as \nrequired","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A \nparticular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. \nConversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nSuccessful completion of a course, (one academic year) in Clinical \nLaboratory Technology.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Assists in the supervision of laboratory technicians in the receiving, unpacking, sorting,\nopening, preparation and distribution of specimens received for examination; disposes \nof specimens when examinations are completed; prepares samples for distribution or \nmailing.\n\nServes as lead worker and may supervise the work operations and/or functional programs \nand has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting \nand/or disciplining of employees.\n\nAssigns and instructs subordinates laboratory employees; assures adherence to all quality\ncontrol systems and determines the performance of such employees in conformance with \nsuch requirements.\n\nAids professional laboratory personnel in all procedures pursuant to the required pathologic,\n bacteriologic, virologic, chemical or other tests.\n\nAssists professional staff in the preparation of proficiency testing specimens for monitoring\nlaboratory performance; oversees the preparation and standardization of reagents and \nstandard solutions; culture media and stains; and antigens used. \n\nInstructs other employees in the proper use of pH meter, analytical balances, \nspectrophotometer, autoclaves, washer, ovens, ultrasonic cleaner, microscopes, \nautomatic pipettes and other related laboratory equipment.\n\nSupervises laboratory employees in Central Services; supervises employees in cleaning \nand care of animals in animal rooms; carries out the instructs other employees in \nperformance of serological tests for Brucella, Vibrio, Leptospira, vaccine counts, \nsemen counts, blood counts, urine analysis, blood chemistries, blood parasites, \nbrucellosis milk ring test.\n\nPrepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and assists in the \nmaintenance of all necessary laboratory records and files.\n\nMaintains inventories and submits orders for antigens, solutions, stains, chemicals, \nglassware, stoppers; mail containers and other supplies necessary to perform laboratory \noperations.\n\nMay be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and\ninformation systems used by the agency, office or related units.","EDUCATION":"Successful completion of 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university, 24 \nsemester hours of which shall have been in the biological and/or physical science.","EXPERIENCE":"Two (2) years of experience as a technician in a veterinary public health, hospital, \nclinical or research laboratory, performing a variety of clinical tests.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if\nthe operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform \nessential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Wide knowledge of the technological applications of bacteriology, virology, serology, \nhematology, pathology and chemistry methodologies.\n\nWide knowledge of laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used in bacteriology, \nvirology, serology, chemistry and pathology tests and analyses.\n\nConsiderable knowledge of safety and precautions to be taken in receiving, handling, \ntesting and disposing of laboratory materials and wastes. \n\nAbility to organize assigned work, analyze routine lab problems and develop appropriate \nwork methods.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, provide assignments \nand instructions, and develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to supervise the operations of the animal care section.\n\nAbility to perform laboratory analyses of varied types in accordance with standard and \nprescribed procedures.\n\nAbility to observe appropriate precautions and do the precise and accurate work \nrequired in receiving, labeling and shipping of specimens for serology, virology, chemistry \nand bio-assays to the laboratories.\n\nAbility to use laboratory equipment and supplies in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary \nbreakage, deterioration and loss.\n\nAbility to use and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, \nmicroscopes, autoclaves, automatic pipettes, demsitometer, analytical balances.\n\nAbility to perform all routine blood chemistry analyses, serology tests, hematology \nexaminations, blood parasite tests, immunodiffusion and other tests.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports of observation and tests performed.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate reports.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information \nsystems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the \nessential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. I\nf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ANIMAL HEALTH) DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Laboratory or other supervisor in the Division or Animal Health, Department of Agriculture, performs the more complex animal health laboratory tests; serves as head worker, and may supervise other technical employees engaged in making pathologic, bacteriologic, virology, serological, chemical and other assigned tests and 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 : Assists in the supervision of laboratory technicians in the receiving, unpacking, sorting, opening, preparation and distribution of specimens received for examination; disposes of specimens when examinations are completed; prepares samples for distribution or mailing. Serves as lead worker and may supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Assigns and instructs subordinates laboratory employees; assures adherence to all quality control systems and determines the performance of such employees in conformance with such requirements. Aids professional laboratory personnel in all procedures pursuant to the required pathologic, bacteriologic, virologic, chemical or other tests. Assists professional staff in the preparation of proficiency testing specimens for monitoring laboratory performance; oversees the preparation and standardization of reagents and standard solutions; culture media and stains; and antigens used. Instructs other employees in the proper use of pH meter, analytical balances, spectrophotometer, autoclaves, washer, ovens, ultrasonic cleaner, microscopes, automatic pipettes and other related laboratory equipment. Supervises laboratory employees in Central Services; supervises employees in cleaning and care of animals in animal rooms; carries out the instructs other employees in performance of serological tests for Brucella, Vibrio, Leptospira, vaccine counts, semen counts, blood counts, urine analysis, blood chemistries, blood parasites, brucellosis milk ring test. Prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and assists in the maintenance of all necessary laboratory records and files. Maintains inventories and submits orders for antigens, solutions, stains, chemicals, glassware, stoppers; mail containers and other supplies necessary to perform laboratory operations. 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 hours at an accredited college or university, 24 semester hours of which shall have been in the biological and/or physical science. NOTE : Successful completion of a course, (one academic year) in Clinical Laboratory Technology. EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of experience as a technician in a veterinary public health, hospital, clinical or research laboratory, performing a variety of clinical tests. 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 essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : Wide knowledge of the technological applications of bacteriology, virology, serology, hematology, pathology and chemistry methodologies. Wide knowledge of laboratory equipment, reagents and techniques used in bacteriology, virology, serology, chemistry and pathology tests and analyses. Considerable knowledge of safety and precautions to be taken in receiving, handling, testing and disposing of laboratory materials and wastes. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze routine lab problems and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to take the lead in a group of technical laboratory employees, provide assignments and instructions, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to supervise the operations of the animal care section. Ability to perform laboratory analyses of varied types in accordance with standard and prescribed procedures. Ability to observe appropriate precautions and do the precise and accurate work required in receiving, labeling and shipping of specimens for serology, virology, chemistry and bio-assays to the laboratories. Ability to use laboratory equipment and supplies in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary breakage, deterioration and loss. Ability to use and maintain scientific equipment, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, autoclaves, automatic pipettes, demsitometer, analytical balances. Ability to perform all routine blood chemistry analyses, serology tests, hematology examinations, blood parasite tests, immunodiffusion and other tests. Ability to prepare accurate reports of observation and tests performed. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to prepare accurate 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. I f the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 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 01924I Animal Health S C 35 19 N/A R18 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 09/11/85","snippet":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ANIMAL HEALTH) DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Laboratory or other supervisor in the Division or Animal Health, Department of Agriculture,...","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":null,"erg_prefix":"R","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":18,"erg_name":"Primary Level Supervisors Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":"principal-laboratory-technician","familyName":"PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN","level":null,"specialization":"ANIMAL HEALTH","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}