• It is an expectation that all staff may be called upon to respond during public health emergencies. This position will help to contribute to the successful of the West Regional Lab/ Reference Lab.
• Accessioning, conducting inventories, preparing, and recycling the resources needed by the scientists for their work.
• Performing basic tasks in the preparation and analysis of samples in the laboratories and helping with reporting and filing of the results of the analyses.

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment encouraging all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

• Logging in specimens, creating work card, and entering results.
• Receiving media/supplies.
• Performing media QC, biological indicator testing to assure autoclaves are functioning properly and the sterilization of media and laboratory waste is assured, laboratory chemical inventory and assure proper labeling of all reagents and chemicals, PM for equipment, and specified quality assurance tests.
• Preparing specimens for shipping and delivering incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory for processing.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and disinfecting laboratory areas and equipment.
• Using SOPs to prepare kits, solutions, media, and mixtures.

• Monitoring laboratory equipment for proper operations including tracking temperatures.
• Maintaining laboratory files, both paper and electronic.

• Option 1: Six (6) or more months of work experience performing microbiological, chemical, clinical, or public health testing or surveillance.

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  Option 2: One (1) or more quarters/semesters of coursework and laboratory work performing microbiological, chemical, clinical, or public health testing or surveillance.

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Demonstrated experience using the following:

• MS Excel to create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets, find and replace data, and work with basic formulas and functions; use templates, styles, AutoFormats, and multiple worksheets.
• MS Word to create, format, edit, review, print, and save documents; use standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, and spell check text; create bulleted and numbered lists, indent and align paragraphs, and use bordering and shading features.

• An associate degree or higher in laboratory science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, other health-related discipline, or a closely allied field.
• One (1) or more years of laboratory work experience.
• Demonstrated experience receiving and tracking samples and/or materials into inventory.
• Demonstrated experience working with blood-borne pathogens, chemical hygiene, and general laboratory safety.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining electronic and hard copy files.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of chemistry or microbiology and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Competent operating basic laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively use desktop computer applications (Word processors, Spreadsheets, database applications).
• Ability to competently use laboratory instruments and related control and data analysis software.
• Ability to balance quality of work with meeting deadlines for both routine work and special projects.
• Reliable team member- maintains an open, approachable manner, treats others fairly and respectfully.
• Works as part of a team.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner, and treat others fairly and respectfully.
• Shows regard for the opinions of others.
• Uses professional communication to convey work activities.
• Seeks to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively, focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the people.
• Values contributions and accomplishments of others.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Contributes to an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences.
• Brings personnel issues to the supervisor in a timely fashion.

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  A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without any personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

• Work Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but willing to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs.
• Work Saturdays, as needed or as part of a permanent schedule.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.

• Perform laboratory bench chemistry at a chemical fume hood, a biological safety cabinet, or an instrument control terminal in the instrument laboratories of ARLN/ Reference Lab.
• Work in the Washington Public Laboratory animal facility which includes cage washing equipment, mouse housing equipment, animal waste containment equipment, and euthanasia equipment. Work with mice or other laboratory animals.
• Work effectively at a shared desk and computer space when required to perform office work.
• Occasionally pick up and deliver items using a state vehicle.
• Work with hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, radioactive materials, and organic substances; microorganisms.
• Receive vaccinations due to potential exposure to certain microorganisms/agents within the laboratory.
• Undergo a medical evaluation for use of respirator and, with training, wear a respirator.
• Handle pressurized and liquefied gas, with proper training.
• Occasionally work in the field in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Work in a standing position for extended periods.
• Perform colorimetric testing.
• Participate in in emergency testing implemented due to a public health situation.