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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I Agricultural Chemistry (Contractual)

Recruitment #15-001888-0001

GRADE

7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Agriculture, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Main Purpose of Job

To prepare samples for analysis. To assist chemists in ordering of supplies and general laboratory operation. To perform routine analysis on commercial products related to or affected by the use of agriculture. In addition, special analysis on environmental samples to support Maryland Department of Agriculture and other state agencies.

POSITION DUTIES

Prepare inspection samples for analysis and disposal of outdated sample materials.

Performs sample analysis on the following: Nitrogen and Protein on inspection samples; moisture and ash on inspection samples; Quats and Chlorine on inspection samples; and ruminant tissues on inspection samples. Associate Safety Officer for the Section.

Prepare report of analysis that documents method description instrument parameters, relevant calculations, QA/QC plan and results.

Orders and stocks the laboratory and maintains adequate supply of common solvents and other chemicals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

General Option Education: Completion of 60 credits from an accredited college or university including three courses in chemistry or biology.

Experience: Two years of experience as a laboratory assistant or technician.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in a laboratory applying chemical or biological techniques may be substituted for the required education at a rate of one year of experience for each 30 credits of the required college education.

2. Candidates may substitute an Associate’s or higher degree in chemistry or biology for the education or experience requirements. Agricultural Chemistry Option Education: Completion of 60 credits from an accredited college or university including four courses in chemistry or biology. Experience: Two years of laboratory experience applying chemical or biological analysis techniques.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in a laboratory applying chemical or biological analysis techniques may be substituted for the required college education at the rate of one year experience for each 30 credits of the required college education.

2. Candidates may substitute an Associate’s or higher degree in chemistry or biology for the education or experience requirements.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Medical Laboratory or Histopathology classifications or Medical Laboratory specialty codes in the field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)  

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 




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