Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Data/LIMS)
Division: Animal Health
Headquarters: Moorefield, WV
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Nature of Work:
Under direct supervision, perform work at the entry level by conducting a limited number of basic laboratory tasks and examinations and providing routine assistance to technical or professional personnel in accordance with well-defined and established regulations and procedures.

Examples of Work:

• Receive samples; uses the LIMS electronic media to record and uniquely identify, label, and prepare samples for testing; read and record test results; distribute and mail laboratory reports.
• Register and prepare samples for analysis.
• Sterilize and discard infectious and disposable waste materials according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Prepare media and reagents.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Maintain adequate supplies used within the work area.
• Maintain records related to duties either in electronic or paper media as required.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures.
• Perform various calculations.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance measures to ensure that analytical methods are under control.
• Perform standard serological related tests and observations in accordance with scientific principles and techniques.
• Communicate verbally and/or in writing with various audiences.
• Attend meetings that may include overnight travel.
• Function independently on assignments while applying established protocols and methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Normal laboratory and office environments; standing, sitting, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds. Some travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal or written instructions
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to learn basic laboratory terminology, techniques and practices.
• Ability to learn federal requirements regarding proper disposal of laboratory waste materials.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare boxes and letters for mailing.
• Working knowledge of computers/data entry.
• Skill to perform routine microbiological testing and interpretation of results.
• Ability to follow standard scientific laboratory methods and apply required techniques.
• Ability to speak in front of an audience.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate Degree that includes at least 1 course in Computer Science and Physical Science preferred.
Experience: One-year employment in a laboratory environment preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.
West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

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