STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Health Care Professional) (35 Hour)

Target Class: Chemist 1 | Office/On-site

Recruitment #240913-1991HC-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an individual to join our team as a Health Care Professional Connecticut Careers Trainee, with a Target Class of Chemist 1. This role will provide an essential service by performing specialized testing and supports DPH's Newborn Screening Program. This position would contribute to the sample preparation and analysis of infant newborn screening samples using a number of different biochemical, analytical chemistry and microbiological methods as well as the result reviewing and reporting processes within the Connecticut Newborn Screening Laboratory. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday
  • Work Shift: Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Work Hours: First Shift, 8:30am to 4:30pm (with a one-hour lunch)
  • Location: Katherine A. Kelley Public Health Laboratory, 395 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
  • Essential Service: This position requires employees to report to the physical work site daily during normal business hours and, possibly, during inclement weather events.
Teleworking is not an option for this position. There may be opportunities for a flexible work schedule, following successful completion of a training and probationary period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Preparing reagents, calibration standards and internal standard solutions utilizing universal laboratory precautions
  • Carrying out sample preparation processes for sample analysis of newborn screening samples
  • Operating laboratory instrumentation for analysis of newborn screening samples
  • Assisting with compiling data related to program and national quality indicators
  • Entering results into laboratory information management systems and databases
  • Utilizing computers related to laboratory instrumentation, quality assurance data and test reports
  • Performing maintenance on laboratory equipment
  • Preparing sample final analytical reports to be provided to primary care physicians and hospitals/submitters of newborn screening samples
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

  • Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability
  • Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

The Connecticut Newborn Screening Program (CT NBS) began bloodspot screening for one disorder, Phenylketonuria (PKU) in 1964. Two additional disorders were added in 1979, followed by an additional sixteen disorders and Hemoglobin (Hb) trait screening through 1983. With the implementation of Tandem Mass Spectrometry instrumentation in 2004, the number of disorders detectable through newborn screening increased to over fifty (50) by 2010. Between 2016 and 2024 new screening technologies and treatment options led to even more disorders being added, bringing the number of disorders detectible through bloodspot screening to over sixty-five (65). The Connecticut Newborn Screening Program works to ensure that every newborn, who is born or resides in Connecticut, has a valid newborn screening on record and that those infants with abnormal screening results are promptly referred to a specialty treatment center for further evaluation and treatment when needed. These comprehensive efforts help prevent unnecessary disability and premature death.

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Salary Information:
  • Starting salary with a Bachelor's degree: $47,708 per year
  • Starting salary with a Master's degree: $49,427 per year
Additional Salary Information can be found here.

Selection Plan

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To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
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  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;
  • Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;
    • understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;
    • read, interpret and understand written material;
    • perform basic arithmetical computations;
    • interpret charts, graphs and tables;
    • learn and reason;
    • establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with carrying out laboratory testing and maintenance procedures using equipment such as pipets, centrifuges, incubators, shakers, etc. as well as other complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Experience following biosafety and chemical hygiene standards, working in an environment that requires multi-tasking and a strong attention to detail, following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and following Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team following written and verbal instruction from supervisory level and senior staff.
  • Experience with data analysis and recording of results for laboratory testing procedures using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
  • Experience working in a newborn screening, hospital clinical chemistry laboratory environment or biotech/pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.




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