To be considered for this position, please submit your application on the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsp/jobs/5457358/laboratory-technician-2-seattle-toxicology-lab?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
This is a project position funded until August 31, 2027, however it is anticipated the funding will continue after that time.
About the Position:
The Laboratory Technician 2 (LT2) position provides critical, underlying support to various aspects of forensic analysis performed by the Laboratory and aids in the reduction of casework backlogs. The position is under the supervision of the Lab Manager and also takes direction from the Technical Management and Forensic Scientist teams.
The LT2 is assigned work by the Lab Manager. The LT2 works with Forensic Scientists and technical staff on a daily basis to ensure efficient processing of outsourced casework; the suitability of quality control material; performance equipment/instrument maintenance; up to date inventories; and performs other assigned duties. The LT2 will communicate verbally and in written format with customers and vendors.
About the Division:
The Toxicology Laboratory Division (TLD) provides high quality forensic science services and training for Washington's criminal justice agencies that enhances public safety for the people of Washington.
About the Agency:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
Duties
Our new teammate will be able to:
- Manage outsourcing of death investigation casework, under the supervision of the Lab Manager while triaging death investigation cases, completing data entry, preparing samples for testing, data entry, tracking outsource cases, and managing receipt and distribution of external test results. Must be able to effectively communicate with laboratory staff as well as external customers, and vendors.
- Support the laboratory by maintaining a clean laboratory environment, ensuring laboratory safety, performing safety checks, adhere to all policies and procedures, staying current with all manual updates. Assist with troubleshooting. Participate in ordering supplies, and monitoring inventory, and monthly cleaning rotation.
- Provide administrative assistance, perform laboratory refrigerator/freezer electronic temperature monitoring system maintenance/record keeping, and escort maintenance/repair technicians as requested by the supervisor.
Schedule: 40-hour work week, generally 5 days per week Monday through Friday. Hours may be flexible upon approval of the supervisor/laboratory manager. Laboratory business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Travel: Some travel within and outside the state will be required, this may include cross-Division travel, travel for meetings/training events and/or court testimony.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License within 30 days of employment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- A 2 year community college degree or 4 year university or college degree in biology, chemistry, lab technology, micro or molecular biology may substitute for the required experience as a laboratory technician 1.
- Willing to travel throughout the state for meetings, training and providing assistance as required.
Equity Competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,552.00 - $85,368.00 per year
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Laboratory experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
