TEMPORARY Lab Technician
Summary
Title:TEMPORARY Lab Technician
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.
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