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Laboratory Technician (Contractual)

Seasonal Hourly

Recruitment #15-002293-0067

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection Program, Annapolis, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This is a seasonal position, to assist in the survey and detection activities for Phytophthera ramorum (P ramorum) between May and October 2015.

Contractual Employees are paid for each hour worked, no paid leave benefits.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties will include collection of disease samples in the field, preparation of sample for testing (tear/cut/weigh and grind), operation of laboratory equipment such as pH meter, balance, microscope, electrophoresis, Bunsen burner, centrifuge and autoclave.  Will enter data, and handle correspondence and telephone calls.

Work involves exposure to biting/stinging insects, ticks, poison ivy, pesticides, high humidity and temperatures in the field.  Employees may be required to wear protective equipment.

Training will be provided on field survey and laboratory work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required.  Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age and possess a driver's license valid in Maryland with no more than 5 points on driving record.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College Level Biology courses preferred but not required.

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

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, but a complete State of Maryland paper job application will be accepted from applicants without internet access.

Mailing address:  Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resources Office, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401

Copies of High School Diploma, College Transcripts, etc. can be uploaded online, mailed to the above address, or faxed to 410-841-5846.

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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