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Laboratory Technician (Mosquito Control)

Contractual/Seasonal

Recruitment #15-002293-0073

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Introduction

IMMEDIATE OPENING - APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED FOR A LABORATORY TECHNICIAN OPENING IN OUR MOSQUITO CONTROL OFFICE.

WORK WILL BE SEASONAL, AT AN HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR ACTUAL HOURS WORKED.

LOCATION OF POSITION

SALISBURY MOSQUITO CONTROL OFFICES, NANTICOKE RD., SALISBURY, MARYLAND

Main Purpose of Job

Laboratory Technician - This is seasonal employment in the Maryland Department of Agriculture to assist in the surveillance and control of mosquito populations in Maryland.  On the job training will be provided.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Receives mosquito collections.
  • Handles collections according to established protocol for disease surveillance and pest management monitoring.
  • Identifies to genus and species and records data on standard forms.
  • Ships mosquitoes according to good laboratory practices to the virology laboratory at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Required.  Each candidate must be 18 years of age and posses 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.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Online applications are STRONGLY encouraged, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who do not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Mailing Address:  Maryland Department of Agriculture, HR Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401

If you are submitting additional information, such as high school diploma or driver's license, 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).

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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