Cleans and helps maintain equipment by performing simple routine maintenance. Helps maintains inventory of chemicals and supplies. Knowledge of simple techniques and practices to perform basic analyses. Knowledge of analytical equipment operation. The project leader gives general instructions regarding time limits, potential technical problems and sources for additional guidance, and is available to assist with unfamiliar situations.
Incumbent independently carries out routine and recurring assignments.
Work is reviewed at completion to assure that methods used were technically accurate and instructions were followed. Standard procedures involving sequential steps for doing the work have been established and are supplemented by specific instructions from the supervisor. Equipment operating manuals and other technical literature are available for reference purposes. Incumbent exercises judgment in locating and selecting appropriate guidelines for conducting procedures. The work involves related processes and methods.