Monterey County PHL
Job Title:Â Laboratory Assistant
Department:Â Public Health
Posted On:Â 1/8/2025
Application Deadline:Â 1/26/2025
The County of Monterey Public Health and Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory is seeking to fill two (2) temporary and one (1) permanent full-time Laboratory Assistant position. Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures including: cleaning, sterilizing, receiving and logging in samples/specimens; entering data into computer software; assisting with laboratory office duties as needed; preparing laboratory media, reagents and solutions; assembling sample/specimen collection kits; preparing samples/specimens for analysis by microbiologists, chemist and water quality analyst; taking inventory of and assisting with ordering laboratory supplies; maintaining laboratory equipment; performing standardized bacteriological, chemical and physical laboratory examinations; preparing animal brains for rabies examination; assisting microbiologists, chemist and water quality analyst with application of quality control standards; communicating with County programs and hospital or laboratory personnel as needed.
Examples of Duties
Assists in preparation of specimens for examination.
Assists in routine bacteriological, chemical, or radiological examination where interpretation of scientific judgment is not required.
Prepares culture media, reagents, stains, and sterile solutions.
Centrifuges specimens; sets up and dismantles test apparatus.
May be assigned to and trained in specialized areas such as tissue preparation and EKG machine operation.
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