Laboratory Technician

Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor.

KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability. Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 About the Position: Who can apply: Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full/Part-time: Full-Time Work Schedule: Days Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes Disability Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $40,000 to $42,000 Per Year Hourly Pay Range: $19.

23 to $20.19 Per Hour * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities: Location: Kansas Department of Agriculture Laboratory

• Manhattan, Kansas There are two (2) Laboratory Technician openings in this location. Program will be interviewing and hiring for both open positions! This position will remain posted until filled. Assist with laboratory testing activities across multiple laboratory sections and provide support with quality assurance procedures. Perform routine laboratory tasks in accordance with laboratory safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality management system requirements including: Receiving, preparation, handling and disposing of regulatory samples Preparing media, working solutions, reagents, or other testing materials Monitoring and verifying laboratory equipment and assets including balances and thermometers Record keeping and review of laboratory documentation Maintain equipment inventories, calibration schedules, and quality control documentation. Assist with hazardous waste collection and removal from designated laboratory areas Maintain a clean, organized and safe laboratory environment through regular housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning labware, equipment, and work surfaces, sweeping and mopping. Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and tracking of laboratory materials. Provide support with basic administrative tasks such as receiving laboratory deliveries, answering phone calls and assisting visitors as needed. Communicate and coordinate with customers regarding metrology scheduling, payment, and routine inquiries. Safely move and handle heavy or oversized items using forklifts, crane systems and other lifting equipment. No prior certification is required to apply for this position. Communicate professionally and courteously with KDA staff, courier services, external customers and visitors. Follow established while meeting work standards and performance expectations. All work is performed in a controlled laboratory setting, with training provided.

Qualifications

Professionally minded individuals with at least one year of direct experience in a laboratory setting. Candidates may also qualify through a combination of relevant education, work experience, training or certification. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to communicate with scientific professional staff.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain simple laboratory records. Ability to complete provided certification training for the use of lifting equipment and safely operate lifting equipment when moving heavy items within the laboratory. This position will be exposed to hazards present in every laboratory section.

These hazards include biological (pathogens), chemical (acids, bases, gases), and physical (heat, sharp objects, noise) depending on which laboratory section this position enters. Many tasks assigned to this position will also require physical demands such as lifting heavy objects, handling dusty or dirty items and standing for extended periods of time.

Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicles and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.

Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer . A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue

• Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information: Name: Kelsey Senn Email: [email protected] Phone: (785) 564-6712 Fax: (785) 564-6777 Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 Required Documents for this Application to be Complete: On the My Job Applications page , verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed. DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) Inside your Job Application , upload the these documents: Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one) Cover Letter. In a cover letter, please describe level of experience and/or education with the following technologies: GC-MS-MS, HPLC, LC-MS-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES. Job Application Process Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account. Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page . Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location. Complete and Submit your application. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page. Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page. See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application: Instructions: Job Search Registration & User Account Application Frequently Asked Questions How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected] , or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.