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SALARY
$20.67 - $25.84 JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, receives samples from customers and logs them into a Laboratory Information Management System. This position also performs routine analyses and quality control checks as well as calibration and verification of essential lab equipment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Receive and log collected samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). • Retrieve and keep up to date Customer information in LIMS. • Update and maintain sample field data and analyses in LIMS. • Perform routine analysis and quality control as required by regulation and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on samples received. • Perform, record, update, and maintain inventory and consumables log. • Daily monitoring and recording of laboratory metrics including but not limited to: • Temperature of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and incubators • Balance verification checks
• Calibration and verification of essential laboratory equipment. • Preparing solutions and washing glassware
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Control site access through use of intercoms and surveillance systems. • Some analysis as requested, under supervision, in the microbiology laboratory. • Determine and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures. • Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications. • Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. • Skill with organization and attention to detail. • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies. • Ability to work independently under general instructions. • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing. • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier. • Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks. • Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly. • Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives. • Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals. • Ability to work within a set schedule. • Incumbent is subject to dust, fume/odor, chemical, mechanical, electrical, radiation, explosive and biological hazards.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED. • 1-2 years data entry or related experience. • 1-2 years customer service or related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Education and Experience:
• Some college in a science related field • Experience in a laboratory environment. • Experience with a LIMS
Employment Screenings Required:
• Criminal background check • Drug and Alcohol Screening
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.