The Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is looking for an individual to work as a laboratory assistant within the TB/Rabies section and provide aid to other lab sections as needed. In this position you will be required to be vaccinated against the Rabies virus.
This position supports the HETL Microbiology section. Primary responsibility will be to perform procedures that aid in the diagnosis of Rabies in suspected domestic and wild animals. These procedures include performing necropsies, preparing smears, and staining slides. This position is also responsible for overseeing the decontamination and sterilization of materials used in the Clinical Microbiology sections, as well as other various duties assigned.
Core Responsibilities:
As a key member of the TB/Rabies team, your core responsibilities will include:
o Check for animals in the outside refrigerator
o Accession (log into lab database) animals
o Perform necropsy and make slides
o Stain slides, deliver, and notify appropriate staff that slides are available
o Decontamination and disposal of rabies waste
Minimum Qualifications:
A two (2) year combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates a knowledge of medical or environmental technology and/or analytical chemistry and laboratory equipment, testing, and techniques.
Preferred candidates will also have:
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Lori Webber, TB/Rabies Supervisor, at (207) 287-1730.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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