NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Public Health Laboratory Technician
Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$38K/yr - $51K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of Butte County and is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Technician. This role involves assisting with laboratory tests, preparing specimens for examination, and maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory.
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Responsibilities
Assists microbiologist by performing components of laboratory tests; prepares specimens for examination
Collects and logs specimens; prepares and distributes packages for mailing
Answers phone and greets visitors; responds to inquiries and provides information to customers and the public
Prepares and dismantles laboratory examination equipment; assures sterilization and cleanliness of work area, instruments, and equipment
Performs laboratory clean up by approved sterilization techniques and dishwashing; disposes of clinical medical waste; consolidates specimens
Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in laboratory facility in order to meet established standards
Prepares specimen paperwork; mails, files, faxes and tracks lab results; tracks and reports procedural time values (PTVs) for tests
Prepares media, reagents and sterile solutions to include plates, slants and other required perishable supplies; filters solutions as required; sterilizes glassware and media for testing use
Conducts laboratory inventory to include monitoring expiration dates; orders supplies; researches product information; receives, stocks and maintains products and goods
Researches and interprets laws, regulations and general information; types letters, reports and other correspondence
Assist in rabies animal necropsy and preparing slides
Records and maintains refrigerator and incubator temperatures; routinely checks and tests autoclave; cleans refrigerator as required
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; major coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field is desirable
One (1) year of experience working in a clinical or public health laboratory providing administrative support and performing bacteriological, biochemical, chemical, or related examination procedures
Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application
Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations
Benefits
Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.
Boot Allowance: $200.04 for each year, paid in monthly installments. Effective January 3, 2026, the $200.04 boot allowance set forth above shall expire, and all members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only.
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.
Vacation: 0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.
Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
Bereavement Leave: Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.
Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance: Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1342.00/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).
Life Insurance: The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.
Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
Disability Insurance: For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
Flexible Spending Program: County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $500/year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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