NEOGOV · 5 months ago
TEMPORARY Fish Health Laboratory Technician – Brush, Colorado
Morgan County, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrThe State of Colorado's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Temporary Fish Health Laboratory Technician to perform complex laboratory testing related to fish diseases. The role involves sample collection and conducting microbiological assays, while working independently and as part of a team.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collecting, receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples related to fish health inspections
Performing microscopic, serological, and biochemical assays to identify bacterial/viral/parasitological pathogens
Maintaining laboratory records including daily equipment logs, media logs, etc
Preparing reagents and media for routine laboratory use
Maintaining laboratory areas, equipment, and glassware in a clean and orderly fashion
Cleaning, sterilizing, and calibrating laboratory equipment as needed
Recording case data and test results accurately and in the specified format
Providing QA program support for the AAHL by completing QA assignments, and ensuring adherence to both the AFS Fish Health Section of the QA Laboratory Program and AAHL SOPs
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in biology (or related field)
Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation
Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service
Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Must be willing and able to work outside, which may involve inclement weather
Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday
Preferred
Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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