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Laboratory Technician I (2402) - DPH - 137768

Recruitment: RTF0137754-01009524

Published: January 09, 2024

Accepting applications until: January 09, 2024

Contact:

Hanz Pagao - hanz.pagao@sfdph.org

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2402-Laboratory Technician I
Salary range: $68,484.00 - $83,252.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 3
List type: Entrance
 

About:

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

1️⃣ Please START with the required questionnaire ✅ https://forms.office.com/g/NPaRRYjJ6p
2️⃣ Then, submit an online application.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.  The eligible list resulting from this examination may be used to fill future vacancies in this class. 

Role description

Under immediate supervision performs a variety of routine non-professional laboratory duties such as cleaning and preparing glassware and equipment, preparing simple solutions and assisting in setting up test equipment, and performing related duties as required.

The Laboratory Technician I performs the following duties: 

  1. Washes laboratory glassware and supplies using detergents, rinsing acid solutions, and distilled water; dries equipment and stores in proper place according to type volume and intended use.
  2. Assists with cleaning operations by supplying necessary chemicals, test tubes, bottles, and supplies; sterilizing all specimens, glassware, laboratory equipment, supplies, needles, syringes, and instruments; and cleaning all sinks, laboratory benches, and cabinets where infectious agents may be present.
  3. Collects infectious waste at each laboratory bench and biosafety cabinet; sterilizes infectious waste in an autoclave.
  4. Cleans and decontaminates the laboratory as directed or as necessary; maintains an orderly and clean environment; pipettes small amount of reagents into test tubes for specific purposes; makes up percentage reagents for the laboratory according to established procedures and purposes.
  5. Prepares glassware for microbiological examinations.
  6. Assists in preparing and dispensing bacteriological culture media for sterilization.
  7. Unpacks, organizes, verifies and date stamps incoming supplies and packages; records and labels items; transports, stores, and distributes packages and/or supplies or specimens to the laboratory according to established procedures; maintains laboratory inventory by monitoring, ordering, and storing supplies.
  8. Operates and routinely maintains laboratory equipment; performs mandated routine checks of biosafety equipment such as eyewashes and safety showers.
  9. Ensures proper use of safety gear and personal protective equipment.
  10. Writes and maintains simple records of tests and work performed; enters data of patient information prior to testing; enters data on electronic bar code of specimen that enters the laboratory for testing, billing and tracking; generates and maintains digital and hardcopy records of all tests performed in the laboratory; prepares simple laboratory reports.
  11. Assists in research projects; maintains logs and notebooks regarding research specimens; aliquots specimens involved in research projects.
  12. Performs related duties as assigned/required.

Location:  101 Grove Street in San Francisco 
Shift:  Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm, some Saturdays may be required 

How to qualify

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination); AND 
2. Experience: Six (6) months of experience, within the last five (5) years, working in a laboratory setting, cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment, packing, unpacking, and labeling supplies or specimens, preparing glassware for microbiological exams, and maintaining records of laboratory testing or patient information or other similarly related laboratory work experience.

  • Experience Substitution: Successful completion of fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units, from an accredited college or university, which must have included one (1) college laboratory course in Chemistry or a Biological Science can substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. 

 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Along with this application, applicants must complete a questionnaire (linked above), which is designed to compare an applicant's experience with the Minimum Qualifications of this position.

Written Examination (Weight: 100%): Applicants deemed eligible will be invited to take an in-person written multiple-choice examination designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but is not limited to the following:

  • Knowledge of: names, uses, and care of standard laboratory equipment and supplies; laboratory methods and techniques including the preparation of common media, reagents, and other solutions; laboratory safety protocols; sterilization techniques; medical and microbiological terminology; proper handling and disposal of infectious materials.
  • Skill and ability to: communicate effectively in writing; perform duties according to detailed instructions and established procedures.

The 2402 Laboratory Technician I and 2416 Laboratory Technician II utilize the same assessment. If you recently took the 2416 Laboratory Technician II assessment in October of last year, you have the option to either (a) apply your score to this recruitment or (b) retake the assessment. Please note you are not required to re-take this assessment for the 2402 Laboratory Technician I, and your score will be automatically applied to this recruitment. However, if you decide to retake the assessment, your new score will become your official score since it is the most recent (even if it turns out to be lower than your original score). These options will be restated on the assessment invitation notice.

This is a standardized examination; therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to continue in the selection process. Candidates will be placed on the confidential eligible list/score report in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

What else should I know?

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Three (3) Scores. 

Eligible List/Score Report: Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/  

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

To find Departments that use this classification, please click here.  

How to apply: 

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.  

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.  

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.  

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:  

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Hanz Pagao at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or 628-271-6839. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.