Job Summary:

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) serves as the public, environmental and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin. This position independently provides a wide variety of program support for the Environmental Health Division at the WSLH's Agriculture Drive location in Madison. This position functions as part of our internal and external customer support team, providing general and technical support to lab personnel, state and federal agencies and private citizens. This position is responsible for receiving, preparing and logging in Environmental Health Divisions samples. Working conditions are primarily in a laboratory setting.

Laboratory Support: Responsible for opening and processing incoming environmental samples, verifying and documenting sample condition, adding acid to samples as required, performing pH tests on specific samples as required and entering of sample details into Laboratory Information System (LIMS) and assign tests to samples. Coordinate data flow through QA/QC processes. Transport samples throughout the division.

Administrative Support: Serves as a point of contact for both internal and external customers. This may include responding to inquiries, taking orders for water testing kits, interpret EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Wisconsin DNR rules and regulations for private and public drinking water. A wide range of other duties as needed including water test kit productions and assist in other areas of support within the Horizon Data Management Team.

Responsibilities:

Works with environmental scientists and others to identify, assess, treat, and correct environmental problems.

• 10% May collect, document, and transport environmental samples
• 15% May verify code and regulatory compliance using knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations related to public health
• 15% Keeps detailed records and assesses test data to maintain highest quality of service and performance
• 20% Prepares equipment and samples for laboratory tests
• 10% Ensures equipment is properly calibrated and maintained according to professional standards and conduct tests
• 15% Communicates results, feedback, or suggestions; and discusses trends, procedural questions, and concerns
• 15% Conducts tests

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

1 year of customer service and data entry experience preferred.
Self-starter with a willingness to work as part of a team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal
communication and possess organizational skills and an attention to detail. Ability to maintain calm
demeanor and pleasant attitude in fast paced environment.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm and every third Saturday morning shift.
This position may have occasional after hour shifts.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $21.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The base minimum hourly rate for this position is $21.00/hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. This includes affordable health plans, dental, vision, life insurance plans as well as paid holidays, personal holiday and paid vacation and sick leave. More information on the benefits can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/

How to Apply:

If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Kelsey Bailey, 608-262-5594.

Contact:

Kelsey Bailey
kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu
608-262-5594
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Health Techn-Env(HS064)

Department(s):

A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/EHD OPERATIONS

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

277167-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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