474 Entry Level Laboratory Assistant jobs in Aurora,CO

Must be 18 year or older with a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Recruits must be able to perform the essential duties and meet the physical demands and training requirements of the recruit academy.
Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student shall have successfully completed training to meet the job performance requirements for firefighter I in NFPA 1001, _Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications_ , related to the following subjects:
Safety
Fire behavior
Portable extinguishers
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ladders
Fire hose, appliances, and streams
Overhaul
Water supply
Ventilation
Forcible entry
Building construction
Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student must have also received prerequisite training, pursuant to Section 4.3.2 of NFPA 1403, in the areas of:
Fire dynamics
Health and safety
Fundamentals of fire behavior
Fire development in a compartment
Nozzle techniques
Door control
The recruit follows orders.
The recruit respects and utilizes the chain of command, complies with District rules and regulations, administrative procedures, standard operating procedures, academy rules and regulations, academy testing policy, academy statement of fundamental values, and any and all other District references (e.g., NFPA standards, Code of Federal Regulations, or OSHA requirements).
The recruit is able to accept advice and constructive criticism in a positive manner as well as adhere to the academy code of conduct and Administrative Procedure #1001 while on or off duty.
Performs all related work as required and assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to act without direct supervision, exercises independent judgment, shows initiative and integrity in all situations.
Applies new information that has been provided to make prompt and effective decisions in both routine and non-routine situations.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Effectively uses District radios through clear voice projection.
Writes completely and accurately and uses acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Can operate all associated computer and electronic equipment as assigned.
Retains or obtains EMT certification through the State of Colorado.
Uses and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) including self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) according to District standards.
Exercises a variety of firefighting skills and methods including but not limited to forcible entry, proper placement and use of ground ladders, search and rescue, rescue a firefighter with functioning respiratory protection,
Perform in low visibility environments, horizontal and vertical ventilation, interior fire attack, overhaul, salvage operations, securing a water supply, proper use of extinguishers, illumination of the fire scene, vehicle extrication, and evidence protection.
Is also skilled in exterior fire attack on vehicle fires, flammable liquid fires, flammable gas fires, electrical fires, and Class A fires including grass and brush fires.
Driving is essential to this position.
Failure to maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record is subject to Administrative Procedure #4104 Operation and Use of Department Vehicles.
Maintains, cleans, and repairs fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and quarters.
Responsible for personal safety and that of all assigned personnel and required to report any safety issues to the immediate supervisor.
Maintains physical conditioning and fitness standards as set by current District policies/procedures and demonstrates the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
The academy offers a limited time frame for a recruit to achieve mastery of skills with all essential functions of firefighting.
Because of this the academy places high physical demands on the individual and therefore the individual must obtain the following minimum physical fitness requirements:
Prior to hire, an incoming recruit must meet the minimum 12 MET standard.
The recruit must be able to successfully complete the West Metro physical agility test (PAT) within the minimum required hiring standard prior to and throughout the Academy; passing is based on 70% mark (or when no points are earned for the hiring test). The PAT will be administered at least once during the Academy.
Recruits should complete a 1.5 mile run in 12:30 minutes or less by the 10th week of Academy. The 1.5 mile run mimics the environment of a firefighter breathing air from a self-contained breathing apparatus for 12:30 minutes with continuous movement.
Recruits not successfully completing the run in 12:30 minutes or less will receive a PIP and physical fitness improvement plan in consultation with the wellness manager and academy cadre.
Recruits will be required to achieve 16 METs by the end of the 6th week of the Academy. A MET level of 16 or greater is required to complete essential fireground functions that are a mandatory component of the Academy Curriculum.
These fireground essential functions consist of, but are not limited to, ventilation with an axe, carrying an uncharged standpipe hose pack to the third story, 3 story stair climb in full gear with 1 ¾” hose-line and 165lb victim extraction of 30 yards or greater.
Recruits will be required to successfully complete the West Metro specific CMCB job sheet pertaining to the search maze prop (WM specific JPR SR-6) prior to entering any Class A burn IDLH environment (typically the 6th week of the Academy).
Successful completion of the search maze prop JPR is essential to confirming confidence, competence, and consistency while operating in an SCBA with obscured vision without experiencing excessive levels of anxiety and maintaining composure, which could result in compromised recruit safety during live IDLH events.
A recruit unable to achieve 16 METs and/or the West Metro specific CMCB job sheet pertaining to the search maze prop (WM specific JPR SR-6) by the end of the 6th week of the academy will not be allowed to participate in attack line or search functions in the Class A building under live fire conditions.
Because of this, the recruit will not be allowed to participate in live fire training, which, shall be grounds for termination.
Such determination will be made in consultation with the academy program director, division chief of training, operations chief, the fire chief, and/or the fire chief from any outside agency the recruit is employed with.