SALARY $19.40 Hourly

LOCATION Laramie, WY

JOB TYPE Temporary Full-time

JOB NUMBER 2024-01982

DEPARTMENT Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION Wildlife

OPENING DATE 09/09/2024

CLOSING DATE Continuous

FLSA Non-Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATTP99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Wildlife Health Laboratory is seeking one chronic wasting disease (CWD) laboratory technician. This position is an integral part of a fast-paced seven member diagnostic laboratory and is responsible for assisting with the department's statewide chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance within a laboratory setting. The position is located in Laramie, WY and will be 6 months in duration; housing is not provided.
This position would provide valuable experience for anyone interested in pursuing graduate school or a career in a laboratory, diagnostics or wildlife.
Wildlife Health Laboratory Website:  

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-in-Wyoming/More-Wildlife/Wildlife-Disease Human 

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Prepares and processes samples within a laboratory setting.
• Maintains quality control by following quality assurance procedures and documentation.
• Enters and manages data
• May collect tissues from hunter-harvested deer, elk, and moose (at the Laramie Regional office).
• Maintains laboratory equipment.
• Assists with other laboratory duties as required.
• Possible opportunities for wildlife sampling/capture in the field.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must have an interest in learning, or basic knowledge of a diagnostic laboratory and ability to accurately perform laboratory procedures.
• Self-motivated and able to maintain a positive attitude throughout the duration of employment.  
• Pays attention to detail, instruction, and has good organizational skills.  
• Able to work both independently and in close cooperation with others.  
• Able to perform monotonous tasks for long periods while continuing to be productive.
• Able to work overtime during peak testing demand.
• Has strong problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to organize and inventory samples.
• Has strong work ethic.
• Has basic knowledge of chronic wasting disease
• Able to communicate effectively with members of the department and the public

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to sit at a laboratory bench or computer for long periods.
• Ability to process bloody, foul-smelling tissue samples.
• Ability to work with bleach and other chemicals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt  
• 95% of this position involves laboratory diagnostics and data management within a veterinary laboratory; 5% of duties occur outside the laboratory.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• CDL is not required.
• Seeking one, six-month position located in Laramie, WY.  
• Position is expected to start around October 1st.
• Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Supplemental Information
040-Game & Fish Commission - Wildlife Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. 
 Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.