COVID-19 Laboratory Technician 1 - Multiple Project Positions (DOH5041) at Washington State

Description These positions support the agency's COVID-19 response by supporting public health emergency preparedness and response activities. This work supports the agency's Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The **Laboratory Technician 1**positions support the work of the scientists of the COVID-19 Response team at the Washington State Public Health Laboratories (PHL). The PHL provides analyses critical for the COVID-19 pandemic. These positions accession, inventory, prepare and recycle the resources needed by the scientists for their work. These positions also perform basic tasks in the preparation and analysis of samples in the laboratories, and to help with reporting and filing of the results of the analyses. The Washington State Public Health Laboratories (PHL)****provide diagnostic and analytical services for the assessment and surveillance of infectious, communicable, genetic, and chronic diseases and environmental health concerns. Primary clients of PHL services include preventive medicine programs at the state, county and federal level, hospitals, public health and medical laboratories seeking reference or consultation services, and physicians seeking assistance in diagnosing rare or unusual diseases. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Laboratory Technician 1 positions. These positions are all project positions and are funded by the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant. These project positions are anticipated to be funded for 15 to 30 months. The salary listed includes the 5% premium pay for the duty station being located in King County. **About the Department of Health** Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions, and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. **Benefits of Working for DOH** Washington is America's Top State according to _U.S. News (2019)_ and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities. The community has developed a reputation for strong neighborhoods, excellent schools, and abundant parks. * *_DOH offers_: * 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 by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work. * An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. * A modernized workplace. **What we're looking for** **Our ideal candidates are innovative and thoughtful professionals who view the world and everyone in it through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They have personal courage, tenacity, and humility to hold themselves and all others responsible for embodying our purpose and values. ** **The successful candidates are**team players, defined as having a driving passion for the work, bringing humility to their job and people interactions, and understanding how their words and actions impact others. **Required Qualifications** * One (1) or more quarters/semesters of coursework; **AND**laboratory work performing microbiological, chemical, clinical, or public health testing or surveillance. **OR** * Six (6) or more months of work experience performing microbiological, chemical, clinical, or public health testing or surveillance. **AND** * Demonstrated experience using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Zach Covington at (360) 236-2406, Zach.Covington@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by neogov, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). **Application Process** Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: 1. A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific required and desired qualifications for this position. 2. A current resume. 3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate. **D****o not** attach documents that contain private information (social security number, date of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. _Veterans_**,** please feel free to attach a copy of your _redacted_ DD214." **Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions** *With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:* * Work in a Laboratory environment. All work activities will be conducted at the Public Health Laboratories, located in Shoreline, Washington. * Work with mice and other laboratory animals. * Undergo vaccinations for laboratory contaminants as determined and required by management. * Work with infectious specimens and samples. * Participate as part of the DOH emergency response team during health emergencies and training events. * Stand or sit for long periods of time. * Work at a computer for extended periods. * Work in Biosafety level 2 spaces with full personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, double gloving, front gowns, etc. * Work a 40 hour work week that is assigned by the supervisor. Work schedules and hours of work will be assigned by the supervisor. Schedule and assigned hours may include weekends, nights, and holidays. * Work outside of assigned core work hours on short notice in response to outbreaks and emergency response. * Legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle for occasional pickup and delivery. * Properly use and wear routine lab equipment including PPEs (gloves, eye protection, coat/gowns, respirators), BSCs, Centrifuges, pipettes. Supplies, tools, and equipment will be provided by PHL. * Move packages or materials up to 40 lbs. ***SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts*** Supplemental Information Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. *Salary:* $3,458.00 - $4,500.00 Monthly *Location:* King County - Shoreline, WA *Job Type:* Project (limited duration) *Department:* Dept. of Health *Job Number:* DOH5041 *Closing:* Continuous *Agency:* State of Washington *Address:* View Job Posting for Agency Information View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504 *Phone:* View Posting for Agency Contact *Website:* http://www.careers.wa.gov