Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Agricultural Biological Technician will be responsible for the sample chain of custody from receiving to storage and disposal. The incumbent will take part in all preparatory aspects of sample extraction, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and supplies inventory. The incumbent will assist the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) and Environmental Scientists in various tasks related to the preparation of samples for chemical analysis. The Agricultural Biotechnical Technician position is a single classification where the incumbent can be assigned any duty within the class concept.
Essential Functions:
Function #1: Sample Custody, Sample Preparation and Analysis
Function #2: Data Management
Function #3: Inventory and Laboratory Equipment Verification
Function #4: Laboratory Maintenance
See Duty Statement for expanded list of functions.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
The duties of this job are performed indoors approximately 100% of the time. Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbents ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy. The employee’s workplace is the CAC which has laboratory equipment necessary for performing the required analyses. The employee has a desk space, books, and a computer necessary to perform required tasks. The building has an conditioning and heating system. The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, or odors when solvents or acids are not properly placed in fume hoods. Noise levels near fume hoods may reach higher than normal levels. Earplugs or earmuffs are provided in these areas.
WARNING: Detectable amounts of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm are or may be found in or around this facility. (California Health and Safety Code, Section 25249.6).
I. This position requires a completed Health Questionnaire and Physician’s Report prior to appointment.
II. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with your State Application (Std. 678). Applications received without the required SOQ may result in disqualification from consideration. Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ.
Provide responses to the following questions, not to exceed three 8-1/2” x 11”pages in Arial Font; 11 pt.
1. Describe your experience preparing food, feed and/or environmental samples following established laboratory standard operating procedures.
2. Describe your experience setting up, operating, and maintaining various instruments used in laboratories.
3. Describe your leadership and project management experiences. This may include formal or informal lead responsibilities, project management, training others, and maintaining laboratory supplies, essential data, and documents.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• strong chemistry background
• experience working in a high throughput laboratory
• experience working in a dynamic team environment
The Center for Analytical Chemistry has free parking at its facility and is close to a light rail station.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.
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