Life Sciences Career Trainee - Opt E

Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a physical, life or environmental science field. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Specific Job Requirements: Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program and to pass a physical examination, which is intended to determine whether a person can wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing; capable of wearing an air purifying respirator for a long period of time (e.g. ten hours with only short 15 minute breaks); carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds). In addition to wearing respiratory protection mentioned above, ability to wear chemical resistant clothing in high heat stress situations while performing strenuous physical tasks (e.g. carrying equipment up a steep ravine at a temperature of 100F); to lift heavy equipment (e.g. 45 pounds); hearing and eye sight must be good or correctable for ability to respond to emergency field conditions; requires ability to travel with possible overnight stays, and requires a valid Illinois driver's license when driving to the sites, facilities, and meetings.