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PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-405

GRADE

5

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Washington County Health Department

13114 Pennsylvania Avenue

Hagerstown, MD  21742 

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Public Health Laboratory Assistant I is the entry level of work providing technical support in the areas of glassware and transport outfit preparation, medical waste collection and decontamination, and analytical testing processes in a medico-public health laboratory.  Employees receive close supervision from a Public Health Laboratory Scientist or an administrative official.  The work is performed in a laboratory setting and requires observing infection control precautions in order to prevent contamination and the spread of disease and may require the lifting and moving of laboratory equipment and materials.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  None

NOTE:

Experience performing technical support in the areas of glassware and transport outfit preparation, medical waste collection and decontamination, or analytical testing processes in a laboratory setting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a part-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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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