Laboratory Technician II (2416) Department of Public Health

  • Full-time
  • Work Hours: Other
  • Job Code and Title: 2416-Laboratory Technician II
  • Fill Type: Temporary Exempt

Company Description

The San Francisco Department of Public Health's PH Laboratory is accepting applications for two (2) full-time up to 3-year Temporary Exempt positions in Class 2416 Laboratory Technician II. Exempt employees are considered "at will" and serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The qualified applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future exempt vacancies within the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH). 

Application Opening – Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Application Deadline – Thursday, October 13, 2022
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
Shifts:  Variable; depending on the needs of the operation.
Location: 101 Grove St. San Francisco, CA
Compensation: $71,604.00 - $87,152.00 annually; $34.425-$41.90 hourly

DPH statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

  • Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
  • Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
  • Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce. 
  • Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Job Description

Under supervision, the Laboratory Technician II assists laboratory analysts in processing samples, performing laboratory examinations and quality control. Responsibilities include: assisting microbiologists in the execution and analyses of laboratory based tests; assisting with analytical and data-reporting operations; managing and processing human clinical specimens; maintaining and registering patient/laboratory information into an electronic information management system or database program; performing quality control protocols on general lab equipment; recognizing and reporting errors or discrepancies in the course of performing quality control operations and assisting in the rectification of the noted problems; and may provide technical training to new Laboratory Technician I staff. Work area may be somewhat disagreeable and may include exposure to unpleasant odors, heat, blood-borne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C or other health hazards. Examples of important and essential duties:

  • Unpacks and centrifuges specimens; separates plasma or serum from blood cells; and distributes into different tests and storage vessels.
  • Prepares and processes sputum, blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis and microbiological examinations; prepares media and reagents for bacteriological laboratory tests; prepares proper stains for microscopic analysis; process patient specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Reads, records and evaluates the temperatures and water levels of incubators and refrigerators to ensure proper temperature and water ranges are maintained.
  • Conducts quality control and assurance of patient specimens for laboratory analysis and on performance of devices, laboratory equipment, supplies and machinery; records all quality control data for reporting and quality assurance.
  • Enters patient data and specimen information into computer system to prepare computerized worksheets and reports.
  • Acts as liaison between biomedical engineering personnel and laboratory technicians to ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
  • Monitors and performs maintenance of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, rotators and incubators.
  • Assists, coordinates, and provides laboratory support for research projects.
  • May provide on-going technical guidance, instruction, and training to newly rotated laboratory personnel in the proper performance of routine procedures.

Positions in Class 2416 Laboratory Technician II may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination); AND

Experience: Requires one (1) year of experience, within the last five (5) years, working in a laboratory setting, assisting with the preparation of cultures, media, reagents and specimens for microbiological exams and laboratory analysis, dispensing of bacteriological cultures or other similarly related laboratory work experience equivalent to the duties performed by class 2402 Laboratory Technician I in the City and County of San Francisco.

Substitution:

  • Successful completion of fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units, from an accredited college or university, which must have included one (1) college laboratory course in Chemistry or a Biological Science can substitute for six (6) months of the required experience; OR
  • Successful completion of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units, from an accredited college or university, which must have included two (2) college laboratory courses in Chemistry or a Biological Science, can substitute for the required one (1) year of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at here.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information

What else should I know?

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city and county of San Francisco completed application for this position or any position.

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Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Diane Zhou at [email protected] or (415) 554-2913.

-  Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations.

-  Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas.

-  Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.

-  Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, and sexuality.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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