LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 43102

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This is the second class in the Laboratory Technician series. Positions in this class are responsible for performing basic technical work in support of the operations of a teaching, research, clinical, service or regulatory laboratory. Positions follow specific instructions in performing a limited variety of standard procedures under the immediate supervision of higher level laboratory personnel. This class is distinguished from the Laboratory Aide class by its responsibility for performing more technical duties under less rigid guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Laboratory Technician Senior class by the latter's responsibility for a wider range of standard procedures, some of which involve a higher degree of complexity.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty involving basic/repetitive laboratory procedures. The work typically involves preparing media (buffers and reagents); specialized cleaning of glassware; decontaminating infectious materials; operating an autoclave; performing routine venipuncture to obtain blood samples; conducting standard chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriological laboratory tests; preparing operating area, equipment, and patients for veterinary surgery; maintaining supplies; and collecting data and samples.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions may provide guidance to lower level laboratory personnel.

Supervision Received: Positions work under the immediate supervision of higher level laboratory personnel.

Scope: Activities facilitate the work of the laboratory and/or research projects.

Impact of Actions: Work can either negatively or positively impact laboratory services or research projects. Ineffective performance may cause unnecessary patient discomfort and delayed laboratory services and project results.

Personal Contacts: Positions may have frequent contact on routine matters with patients, researchers, vendors, and medical staff in order to obtain samples, receive instructions, and obtain supplies.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of basic laboratory procedures used in the performance of routine laboratory tests, the operation of basic laboratory equipment, and the collection of data or samples.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and patients; to maintain records and record test results legibly and accurately; and to follow oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Secondary level course work in a natural science.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in using basic laboratory procedures.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class, which replaces Laboratory Technician A class, was developed in April 1989 as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program.