The employee in this position is responsible for couriering and logging in samples into the environmental and drinking water Laboratory Information Management (LIM) Systems, performing weekly inventory, ordering, stocking, inspecting, assembling, and shipping a wide variety of laboratory materials including laboratory sample containers, preservatives, shipping containers, boxes, and labels to facilitate the proper collection and receipt of materials for the environmental program of the Laboratory Services Section. Primary tasks performed include preparing preservatives and sample container kits for shipment from bottle orders, weekly inventory, maintaining stock supply inventory, Drinking Water and Environmental sample receiving and login, couriering samples from clients to the laboratory and other duties as assigned. Position Description Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Laboratory Assistant 6 No specific type or amount is required. Laboratory Assistant 7 One year of experience performing laboratory assistant tasks in support of other laboratory personnel equivalent to a Laboratory Assistant 6. Laboratory Assistant E8 Two years of experience performing laboratory assistant tasks in support of other laboratory personnel equivalent to a Laboratory Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Assistant 7. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/LaboratoryAssistant_12745_7.pdf