Laboratory Technician - Grade 09
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Positions
This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 48 positions statewide.
*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.
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| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 09 | $41,399 | $50,884 |
| Senr Laboratory Technician | 12 | $48,956 | $59,757 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are Non-Statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Job Duties
As a Laboratory Technician, you would perform a variety of technical laboratory procedures in diagnostic, food, research and other laboratories. Depending upon your specific assignment, your duties might include performing such functions as: water and/or environmental chemistries; analysis of hazardous materials; virological determinations; radiation counts; microscopic, serologic, and/or immunologic examinations; standard bacteriological examinations; testing foods by common methods for contamination or adulteration; preparing media cultures, reagents, stains, and solutions; keeping manual or computerized records; the collection of samples from different matrixes; assisting in research and carrying out other duties as required, including possibly assisting in autopsy/necropsy procedures under the direction of a pathologist. You may be responsible for maintaining daily order and cleanliness of the laboratory by performing such tasks as glassware washing, benchtop and hood cleaning, and maintaining order and inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals. You may also be required to perform cleaning of specialized pieces of equipment and maintaining records of such to ensure the ready state of such specialized equipment.
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Summary of Minimum Qualifications
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26-190010
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How to Apply
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Mobility Options
Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the career ladder. Additional movement may be achieved through transfer or other examinations.
For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.
You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.