TEMPORARY Lab Technician
Summary
Title: | TEMPORARY Lab Technician |
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ID: | 1045 |
Division: | Plant Industries |
Campaign End Date: | N/A |
Description
Job Title: Lab Technician - Temporary
Division: Plant Industries
Headquarters: Guthrie Agriculture Center, Guthrie, WV
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $11.00 per hour
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Nature of Work:
Temporary grant funded position to work full-time from Mid-May and through September 2018 to assist with the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program.
Examples of Work:
- Sorts and screens target insect pest samples from agricultural commodity surveys conducted in the State.
- Training will be provided.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: General laboratory setting; standing, bending, stooping, sitting, walking.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read, comprehend and implement instructions given.
- Ability to work independently or in a team.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Skilled in attention to detail.
- Knowledge of entomology preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Enrolled in a College program or equivalent with a major in natural sciences preferred.
- Some Entomology, Biology, Zoology, Agriculture, Horticulture, or related education preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
- Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications