State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Laboratory Consultant (35 Hour) (5609HC)

$41.32-$55.83 Hourly / $2,891.96-$3,908.05 BiWeekly /
$75,480.00-$102,000.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Laboratories this class is accountable for the inspection of clinical, environmental and hospital laboratories and other facilities under jurisdiction including evaluation of analytical methods and procedures and review of quality control data and analysis records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Supervising Laboratory Consultant or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead and/or supervise staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs onsite inspections of clinical, environmental, hospital, canine, research and veterinary laboratories, plasmapheresis centers and blood collection facilities; 
  • Notes and recommends actions for correction of deficiencies found during onsite inspections; 
  • Evaluates cleanliness, lighting, ventilation and safety installations; 
  • Evaluates quality assurance, quality assessment and quality control procedures and methodologies; 
  • Evaluates adequacy and effectiveness of instrumentation and equipment; 
  • Evaluates laboratories for safety and freedom from biological, chemical, physical and radiological hazards; 
  • Evaluates skill and ability of technical staff in performance of tests and proper use of standards and controls; 
  • Makes recommendations to approve or disapprove initial license, relicensing and/or termination of license; 
  • Prepares performance evaluation samples for laboratories; 
  • Reviews and analyzes proficiency results from environmental and medical laboratories; 
  • Checks records and written procedures; 
  • Reviews scientific methods and determines compliance; 
  • Provides information and consultation to laboratory personnel and general public concerning a variety of issues such as license, quality assurance, regulations, etc.; 
  • Investigates complaints concerning laboratories or other facilities; 
  • Maintains knowledge of current laboratory methodologies and equipment; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • clinical chemistry, environmental chemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, environmental microbiology, serology and laboratory quality control procedures; 
    • immunohematology, cytology, histopathology and blood banking procedures; 
    • laboratory analysis of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste and effluent discharge; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communications skills; 
    • in calibration and use of laboratory instruments; 
  • Ability to make accurate and objective observations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional laboratory experience in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, medical technology or a related area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
  • Incumbents in this class inspecting environmental laboratories must successfully complete the U.S. Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Course (organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology) and be certified as a State Certification Officer by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency office.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HC 25

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Laboratory Consultant (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 25 approved effective November 19, 1996. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-090

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/02/2023
CLASS: 5609HC; EST: 11/4/1966; REV: 5/3/2023;