<p>Class Definition</p> <p>GENERAL STATE OF DUTIES: To perform tasks to support and facilitate the work of professional and technical laboratory personnel; to perform routine tasks essential to the housekeeping and maintenance of laboratories; and to do related work as required.</p> <p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives instructions and specific assignments from a superior; work subject to review in progress and upon completion for accuracy and compliance with prescribed procedures.</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise the work of other personnel assigned to assist in the performance of routine tasks.</p> <p>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</p> <p>To perform routine tasks in direct support of clinical and environmental testing.</p> <p>To process and accession laboratory specimens and samples.</p> <p>To perform data entry on specimens and samples.</p> <p>To receive and distribute clinical and environmental samples to the proper laboratory or analytical area.</p> <p>To decontaminate, clean and sterilize a variety of glassware in accordance with established procedures.</p> <p>To prepare specimen kits and containers for distribution to health care providers, the public and inspectors.</p> <p>To sort and prepare laboratory reports for mailing.</p> <p>To receive and deliver supplies, equipment and other items as directed.</p> <p>To transport and store medical waste according to established protocol.</p> <p>To clean laboratory equipment, benches and work areas.</p> <p>To feed and maintain laboratory animals.</p> <p>To maintain records and a stock of supplies for the specimen receiving area, washroom and specimen processing room.</p> <p>To prepare specimens and samples for testing.</p> <p>To assist laboratory personnel in performing analytical tests.</p> <p>To do tracking and follow-up work on problem specimens.</p> <p>To do related work as required.</p> <p>Required Qualifications for Appointment</p> <p>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of public health laboratory methods and non-technical routines to enable the proper receipt and preparation of specimens and samples; a working knowledge of the necessity for cleanliness and safety precautions; the ability to learn and closely follow procedures for the operation of laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, dishwashers and sterilizing ovens; the ability to follow instructions; the ability to keep records; and related capacities and abilities.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a senior high school, including or supplemented by courses in biology and chemistry; or</p> <p>Experience: Such as may have been gained through employment in a public or private laboratory as an aide or an assistant.</p> <p>Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>The employee will be required to have the appropriate and necessary vaccinations.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Laboratory technicians are needed to assist with the initial steps of preparing clinical specimens for laboratory testing. This position will report to the Center for Clinical Toxicology and Laboratory Support and be crossed-trained in the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories' Specimen Processing and Central Services Units. Duties include the handling, labeling, and associated data entry of clinical and environmental sampling submissions in addition to the preparation of clinical and environmental collection supplies. The position requires extensive data entry experience and attention to detail. Candidates must be current on Hepatitis B vaccination and able to produce documentation stating such.</p> <p>RIDOH's mission is to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island. RIDOH's strategic priorities focus on addressing the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health, eliminating health disparities, promoting health equity, and ensuring access to quality health services for all Rhode Islanders, including the state's vulnerable populations.</p> <p>For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.</p> <p>Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you a member of Council 94 Local 2870? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Are you a state employee who is a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)]</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Rhode Island</p> <p>Address One Capitol Hill</p> <p>Providence, Rhode Island, 02908</p> <p>Website http://www.apply.ri.gov</p>