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About the Role
Under direct supervision, performs routine, entry-level laboratory tests and assembles data on test results. This role involves taking samples and performing tests related to wastewater, water quality, mosquito identification, soil, concrete, and more, potentially in specialized fields.
Responsibilities
- Records test results and assembles data of water quality, biological sampling and mosquito numbers and species composition for interpretation by technical supervisors
- Identifies non-target organisms, adult and larval mosquitoes, and various stages and species of ticks by microscope or other means
- Performs chemical tests of water to determine the presence of industrial waste
- Performs tests on bituminous specimens, soils, concrete etc.
- Performs microbiological and biological testing to identify total and fecal coliform bacteria concentration at various locations of the wastewater effluence
- Records information on pollutant sources by monitoring and testing toxic materials in wastewater
- Operates a variety of physical and chemical testing apparatus
- Assists in the testing of new products and/or procedures
- Sets up, breaks down and cleans test apparatus
- Performs related work as required
Requirements
- Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's degree in one of the natural sciences (physical or biological)
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of technical laboratory experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b)
- Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State Driver's license
- Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Laboratory Aide (for Promotional track)
- Must take the next examination for the position to become permanent
- This Role Is A Provisional Appointment
Skills
- Microscope operation
- Chemical testing
- Biological testing
- Microbiological testing
- Data assembly
- Sample collection
- Apparatus operation
Location
- West Babylon, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Associate's degree in natural sciences
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $41,421
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Pension
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays
- Work-Life Balance with regular working hours
About the Company
- Suffolk County Department of Public Works
Equal Opportunity
- Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
- Focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- Achieve results through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- Maintain familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.