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Colorado Department of Revenue · 4 months ago

TEMPORARY Fish Health Laboratory Technician – Brush, Colorado

Morgan County, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is focused on preserving and enhancing the state's natural resources. They are seeking a Fish Health Laboratory Technician to perform complex laboratory testing related to fish diseases, including microbiological assays and sample collection.

Government Administration

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

MicrobiologyLaboratory techniquesPCRBacteriologyVirologyParasitologyBasic computer skillsInterpersonal communicationTeamwork

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

Significant experience in a diagnostic microbiological lab environment is preferred

Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience

Company

Colorado Department of Revenue

With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.

Founded in 1941