This class is distinguished from the Laboratory Technician class by its focus on less technical duties with more restrictive guidelines. Performs work of routine difficulty in a laboratory setting. May also operate an autoclave and prepare routine media. Duties may include low level clerical responsibilities such as filing, sorting or distributing reports. Activities facilitate the work of the laboratory.
Work has minor impact on laboratory functions.
Ineffective performance results in inconvenience and lost time. None identified for this class. None required for entrance into this class. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. It replaces the Laboratory Aide A and Laboratory Aide B classes.