Alaska State Troopers
LTNP Microbiologist 1 (PCN 18N24012)
Alaska State Troopers, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
What you will be doing:
The Environmental Health Lab (EHL) is recruiting for a Long Term Non-Permanent (LTNP) Microbiologist 1 to perform analytical testing in the biology section producing high quality, legally defensible data, and maintaining individual and organizational certifications and accreditations. This position operates in a dynamic work environment that is often fast-paced and is subject to frequent interruptions and frequently changing priorities and will require an individual with exceptional organizational and self-management skills. Activities may range from preparations, quality checks, testing, peer review, proficiency testing, food borne illness testing, SOP/document reviews and updates, training, decontamination, mouse husbandry, cleaning, media, data entry, data review, internal and external audits, and more.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
DEC's mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. Clean water, land, and food are essential to every Alaskan. This position supports DEC’s mission by producing legally defensible data to protect our environment and public health, including ensuring safe food and drinking water to Alaskans.
This LTNP Microbiologist 1 will join a team of other Microbiologists and Lab Technicians to produce high quality, timely, and legally defensible data by performing regulatory testing on food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, waters, and more to ensure the health and safety of consumers in Alaska and worldwide, support commercial industries, and overall environmental health.
The benefits of joining our team:
As a valued member of the team, the incumbent will have opportunities for training, a supportive work environment, and to perform work that impacts lives and livelihoods. Our colleagues are dedicated to accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring public and environmental health. We share information and provide assistance to support team member success.
The working environment you can expect:
The EHL is located in its own building (less than 20 years old) near the U-Med district in Anchorage, Alaska with easy, free parking, close to public transportation with sidewalks, and access to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails, as well as frequent wildlife viewing. The EHL also has bike racks and shower facilities for those that use alternate transportation or lunchtime exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc.).
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills:
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a procedure fulfills functional requirements and standards.
Special Notice:
This position requires performing a terminal bioassay on live mice and is expected to participate in weekend/holiday rotation for mouse care.
This position will be exposed to pathogenic organisms such as, but not limited to, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Vibrio, and Brucella; common allergens including shellfish, crustaceans, rodents, and feathers; as well as dead animals, whole carcasses, tissues, bodily fluids; live animals, including mice and potentially poultry; parasites such as ticks, in specimen containers; and areas where corrosive chemicals such as hydrochloric and nitric acid are used. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Please email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.
Special Note:
Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW:
To demonstrate the required education, please attach transcripts. Unofficial are acceptable, please ensure that the institution and URL name is listed on the transcripts.
Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT:
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
APPLICATION NOTICE:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage.
NOTICE:
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains.
EEO STATEMENT:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE:
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:
Patryce McKinney
Chief, Environmental Health Lab
907-375-8206
patryce.mckinney@alaska.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
What you will be doing:
The Environmental Health Lab (EHL) is recruiting for a Long Term Non-Permanent (LTNP) Microbiologist 1 to perform analytical testing in the biology section producing high quality, legally defensible data, and maintaining individual and organizational certifications and accreditations. This position operates in a dynamic work environment that is often fast-paced and is subject to frequent interruptions and frequently changing priorities and will require an individual with exceptional organizational and self-management skills. Activities may range from preparations, quality checks, testing, peer review, proficiency testing, food borne illness testing, SOP/document reviews and updates, training, decontamination, mouse husbandry, cleaning, media, data entry, data review, internal and external audits, and more.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
DEC's mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. Clean water, land, and food are essential to every Alaskan. This position supports DEC’s mission by producing legally defensible data to protect our environment and public health, including ensuring safe food and drinking water to Alaskans.
This LTNP Microbiologist 1 will join a team of other Microbiologists and Lab Technicians to produce high quality, timely, and legally defensible data by performing regulatory testing on food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, waters, and more to ensure the health and safety of consumers in Alaska and worldwide, support commercial industries, and overall environmental health.
The benefits of joining our team:
As a valued member of the team, the incumbent will have opportunities for training, a supportive work environment, and to perform work that impacts lives and livelihoods. Our colleagues are dedicated to accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring public and environmental health. We share information and provide assistance to support team member success.
The working environment you can expect:
The EHL is located in its own building (less than 20 years old) near the U-Med district in Anchorage, Alaska with easy, free parking, close to public transportation with sidewalks, and access to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails, as well as frequent wildlife viewing. The EHL also has bike racks and shower facilities for those that use alternate transportation or lunchtime exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc.).
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills:
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a procedure fulfills functional requirements and standards.
Special Notice:
This position requires performing a terminal bioassay on live mice and is expected to participate in weekend/holiday rotation for mouse care.
This position will be exposed to pathogenic organisms such as, but not limited to, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Vibrio, and Brucella; common allergens including shellfish, crustaceans, rodents, and feathers; as well as dead animals, whole carcasses, tissues, bodily fluids; live animals, including mice and potentially poultry; parasites such as ticks, in specimen containers; and areas where corrosive chemicals such as hydrochloric and nitric acid are used. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Please email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.
Special Note:
Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW:
To demonstrate the required education, please attach transcripts. Unofficial are acceptable, please ensure that the institution and URL name is listed on the transcripts.
Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT:
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
APPLICATION NOTICE:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage.
NOTICE:
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains.
EEO STATEMENT:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE:
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:
Patryce McKinney
Chief, Environmental Health Lab
907-375-8206
patryce.mckinney@alaska.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr