Professional laboratory work within the Health Department laboratory involving analysis of samples for a wide range of chemical contaminants and intoxicants. May perform some microbiological tests. May have to testify in court on medico-legal analyses conducted. Incumbents performing at full class performance are held accountable for test results.
Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level professional laboratory employee.
Promotion to a higher level professional laboratory position, which is not automatic, requires completion of any required in-service program, satisfaction of the qualifications and prescribed examination requirements of the higher level, and a current performance rating of at least satisfactory. Prepares samples for analysis according to protocols and approved standard methods. Prepares reagents and standards to be used in analysis. Examines and chemically analyzes water, environmental samples, clinical specimens, drugs, and other materials. Provides analytical results for reports concerning analyses performed.