Laboratory Technologist

If you are eager to advance your career while gaining invaluable experience in a scientific setting, consider this exciting opportunity with the Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Laboratory Division. They are currently on the lookout for a motivated individual to join their team, focusing on disease testing and providing essential technical support within the laboratory. This role not only offers a chance to enhance your professional skills but also plays a crucial part in safeguarding the health and well-being of the community in Pennsylvania. Do not miss out on the chance to make a meaningful impact-apply today and contribute to the vital work of protecting public health!

In this position, you will be responsible for the reception, processing, and distribution of clinical specimens, as well as conducting tests for various animal diseases aimed at diagnostic, regulatory, and export needs. Your duties will encompass the analysis of antibodies produced in response to Brucella, utilizing a range of methodologies such as the Standard Plate Test (SPT), Buffered Acidified Plate Antigen (BAPA), Standard Tube Test (STT), Card Agglutination, and Fluorescent Polarization Assay (FPA). Additionally, you will ensure that all client data and testing outcomes are accurately recorded in the Laboratory Information Management System, maintaining a high standard of data integrity and accessibility for future reference.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• The selected candidate for this vacancy must be immunized against rabies and maintain immunity throughout their employment.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Associate degree in Veterinary Laboratory Technology (VLT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and one (1) year of technical laboratory experience in a biomedical research or development, clinical pathology or diagnostic laboratory; or
• Two (2) years of college which includes six (6) credits in biology, three (3) credits in chemistry, and three (3) credits in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, histology or biostatistics and one (1) year of technical laboratory experience in a biomedical research or development, clinical pathology or diagnostic laboratory; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which included one (1) year of technical laboratory experience in a biomedical research or development, clinical pathology or diagnostic laboratory, and six (6) college credits in biology, three (3) college credits in chemistry, and three (3) college credits in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, histology or biostatistics.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.