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Environmental Lab - Laboratory Technician Trainee

Apply for the Laboratory Technician Trainee role at Abilene Zoological Gardens.

Under general supervision, performs technical laboratory work involved in collecting water and wastewater samples and performing a variety of standard and specialized chemical and microbiological tests.

This position exercises no direct supervision.

• Laboratory Technician Trainee

• Laboratory Technician I, II

• Other Job Related Duties

• Knowledge of:

• Laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance of standardized laboratory equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in a laboratory environment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Skill To:

• Use various types of laboratory equipment.
• Operate office equipment, including a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), and Google Suite.
• Safely operate a vehicle.

• Ability To:

• Perform chemical and microbiological tests.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values—Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

• Laboratory Technician Trainee

• Education/Training

• License Or Certificate