Department of Civil Service

Natural and Physical Sciences

Starting Salary

$61,270

Career Ladder Information

Laboratory Specialists 1 (Marine) are involved in the sampling and analysis of marine bacteria, dinoflagellates, phytoplankton, and potential human pathogens. Specifically you would assist in the scientific examination of specimens or samples for the program using a variety of laboratory techniques; perform production, standardization, and sterilization of bacteriological medial and reagents; collect and examine shellfish samples using a DNA based gene probe technique; prepare reports for and assist in the preparation of publications; prepare and give presentations; perform basic statistical analysis of data; remain current on regulations for laboratories; and provide technical assistance to Biologists, United States Food and Drug Administration, or the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by advising on laboratory methods used to detect pathogenic bacteria and other potentially human health pathogens.

• Department of Environmental Conservation

A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in the natural sciences AND two years of experience in a laboratory setting performing professional or technical duties in bacteriology or microbiology.

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted