| CHARACTER OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL 
       In positions at this level, incumbents are responsible for the provision 
        of basic technical assistance in support of teaching and research.  
        General supervision is provided by more senior technicians, administrators 
        or academics.  Assigning and reviewing tasks and training other employees 
        at the same or lower levels may be a requirement.
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    CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE INTENDED 
      TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL AND SHOULD 
      NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DESCRIPTION OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL POSITION WITHIN 
      THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL 
      
        -  Collects and processes routine specimens and/or samples in a laboratory 
          setting
 
        -  Assists in excavating at field sites, recovering and/or drawing profiles 
          and maps of findings, labelling, cataloguing, cleaning and storing materials
 
        -  Monitors test subjects, records results, and summarizes findings 
          in report format
 
        -  Prepares standardized samples, solutions, media or reagents for use 
          in a laboratory following prescribed formulas and/or techniques
 
        -  Assists in or performs tests, experiments or routines involving basic, 
          standardized techniques or procedures
 
        -  Feeds, waters and provides general care to animals, fish, insects 
          and plants following specific instructions
 
        -  Using routine techniques, compiles and summarizes data and records 
          and reports results obtained from interviews or tests, administering 
          questionnaires or surveys, observing and recording activities and/or 
          reviewing material in print
 
        -  Performs basic data input, verification and analysis using a computer 
          terminal and prescribed programs and methods
 
        -  Compiles basic bibliographic information which may involve using 
          library services
 
        -  Performs file maintenance activities and prints information as required
 
        -  Sets up and cleans laboratories, classrooms, lecture halls, etc., 
          sets up and operates standard equipment, performs general maintenance, 
          makes minor repairs and assembles basic apparatus
 
        -  Identifies when chemicals, equipment, artifacts and general supplies 
          are depleted from an inventory
 
        - Operates audio, video and communications equipment in the creation 
          of classroom telecourse productions
 
        - Uses duplicating equipment to reproduce copies of original telecourse 
          productions
 
        - Prepares packaged telecourse productions for distribution
 
        - Performs other related duties as required or assigned
 
       
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    | QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 
       The minimum qualifications required are: 
       Level of Formal Education 
       
        -  Completion of two years of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline 
          from a recognized institution or in a Diploma program
 
       
      Experience 
      
        -  Some directly related experience 
 
        -  or
 
        -  An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
 
       
      Skills and Abilities 
      
        -  Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
 
        -  Ability to assign work and provide introductory training to 
          other employees at the same or lower levels where this is a requirement 
          of the position
 
        - For some positions, television production skills or video training 
          are preferred
 
        - Familiarity with software packages in use in an area is required in 
          some positions
 
        -  Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, 
          and the public
 
       
      Physical Requirements 
      
        -  Capable of performing the duties as assigned
 
       
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