TENTATIVE

Occ. Code 6165034

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 1 (MARINE), GRADE 18                                   6165034

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 2 (MARINE), GRADE 23                                    6165044

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

Positions in this title series perform a wide range of laboratory sampling, testing, data collection and analysis activities to advance scientific research and development in specialized fields. Incumbents use a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment; coordinate laboratory testing and research activities; and/or direct specialized laboratory programs.

These positions are classified only at the Department of Environmental Conservation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 1 (MARINE): performs laboratory sampling, testing, data collection, and/or analysis activities under the direction of a higher-level Laboratory Specialist; may supervise lower level laboratory staff.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 2 (MARINE): oversees and directs the activities of a clinical, environmental, research and/or reference laboratory or regulatory unit. 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 1 (MARINE)

Provides support to New York State’s mandated Shellfish Sanitation Program. Assists in the scientific examination of specimens or samples for the program using a variety of laboratory techniques.

Performs production, standardization and sterilization of bacteriological medial and reagents.

Collects and examines shellfish samples using a DNA based gene probe technique.

Prepares reports for and assists in the preparation of publications; prepares and gives presentations; performs basic statistical analysis of data; and remains current on regulations for laboratories.

Provides 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.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 2 (MARINE)

In addition to performing any of the duties described above for Laboratory Specialist 1 (Marine), serves as Director of the Microbiology Laboratory.

Develops and reviews standard operating procedure manuals.

Prepares data and manuscripts for publication; writes reports, proposals and/or grant applications; and develops scientific presentations.

Communicates with the public, other agencies, and the regulated community to address and report on specific laboratory testing and regulatory activities.

May testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 1 (MARINE)

Open-Competitive:   A bachelor's or higher degree 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.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST 2 (MARINE)

Promotion: One year of service as a Laboratory Specialist 1 (Marine).

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

Date: 9/2019

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum requirements for appointment or examination.