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The Laboratory Technician for the Alexandria Division, Eastern District of Virginia, is responsible for the operation, integrity and efficiency of the Probation Office's on-site substance abuse testing program. The incumbent also performs chemical analysis for other divisions and reports to a Supervisory Probation Officer.
Learn more about this agency05/25/2023 to 06/25/2023
$51,952 - $61,465 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent - At-Will
Full-time -
Excepted
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The Laboratory Technician for the Alexandria Division, Eastern District of Virginia, is responsible for the operation, integrity and efficiency of the Probation Office's on-site substance abuse testing program. The incumbent also performs chemical analysis for other divisions and reports to a Supervisory Probation Officer.
Maintain the urinalysis program, including supplies, testing equipment, testing schedules, and laboratory organization. Perform immunoassay testing using a Beckman Coulter Chemistry Analyzer. Maintain appropriate records and preserve chain of custody. Perform these duties while observing necessary safety precautions and by using appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, lab coats/smocks, etc. Certify the validity of urine test results. Collect and distribute test results to appropriate staff members. Provide chemical and toxicological answers and resources to probation officers. Provide court testimony, as needed. Appropriately document prescription medication, phase reporting, and maintain current Code-A- Phone messages.
The incumbent must be able to organize and prepare urine specimens for testing; use, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, respond to inquiries regarding test status; perform and manage inventory; enter information into a database; operate the laboratory information management system; maintain chain of custody integrity; communicate effectively; and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the urinalysis program. The incumbent is expected to maintain strict confidentiality.
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be also evaluated and ranked based on how well they meet the minimum qualifications. Best qualified candidates will be considered for pre-employment testing and interviews.
Letter of interest addressing their qualifications for this position, resumé and Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78- version dated 12/2021) in ONE PDF formatted document. Background questions in AO78 must be completed for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Due to the number of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/728222900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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