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PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 - 06112024-58701
$63k-79k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
7 Days Ago
State of Tennessee is Hiring a PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 - 06112024-58701 Near Davidson, TN
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Job InformationState of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time:06/11/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time06/24/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly):$3,542.00 - $4,425.00
Salary (Annually):$42,504.00 - $53,100.00
Job Type:Full-Time
City, State Location:Nashville, TNDepartmentHealth
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTYThis position is on a Sunday - Thursday schedule in our Newborn Screening section of the Nashville Public Health Laboratory.For More Information, Visit The Link Belowhttps://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/lab/career-page/PH_Lab_Scientist_1-Clinical.pdfQualificationsEducation and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences (e.g. chemistry), ecology, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, biochemistry or biophysics), medical laboratory science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science.
ORSuccessful completion of an accredited, 4 year medical laboratory scientist program.
ORCompletion of an accredited 2 year medical laboratory technician program.
A transcript with ALL credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order that the agency is able to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:A PH Lab Scientist 1 performing Clinical duties the major portion of their time must:
- Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology or biochemistry), Medical laboratory science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science OR successful completion of an accredited 4 year medical laboratory scientist program OR successful completion of an accredited 2 year medical laboratory technician.
- Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.1489.
A PH Lab Scientist 1 performing Chemist duties the major portion of their time must: Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, including at least 32 credit hours in the following areas: (1) general chemistry, (2) organic chemistry, (3) quantitative analysis, (4) instrumental analysis and (5) physical chemistry.
A PH Lab Scientist 1 performing Aquatic Biologist duties the major portion of their time must: Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 32 credit hours in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions
SummarySummary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for routine laboratory work of low to moderate difficulty as it relates to chemistry, aquatic biology, microbiological, and/or molecular areas; and performs other tasks as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the Public Health Laboratory Scientist series.This class differs from Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level with less direct supervision.
ResponsibilitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Learns to perform analytical methods (i.e., tests) selected for the particular sample submitted.
- Learns to perform tasks required to support laboratory functions such as preparing reagents, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and maintaining supply inventory.
- Learns to prioritize and organize tasks in order to complete them in an assigned timeframe while optimizing resources and taking into consideration factors such as performing tests based on number of samples submitted, time and resources required for tests, and priority of tests.
- Learns to monitor test processes for adherence to quality control standards by comparing test results to known standards such as using positive and negative controls and acceptable appearance of diagnostic product.
- Learns to monitor test equipment for proper functioning such as monitoring temperatures, detecting malfunction alarms and recognizing incorrectly processed samples.
- Learns to prepare various types of specimens for examination by various diagnostic techniques.
- Learns to use relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are acceptable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.
- Learns to work within established quality control guidelines.
- Learns to ensure confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Learns to perform precise repetitive activities or motions during specimen processing or analysis.
- May spend prolonged periods of time at a computer monitor, microscopes, etc. related to the performance of tests or procedures (i.e., visual activity).
- Performs physical activities that involve use of hands, arms and legs to relocate and stock reagents, samples and supplies to testing areas weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Bends, stoops, kneels, and reaches as necessary.
- Learns to keep accurate time sheets.
- Learns to create documents (e.g., logs, schedules, tally sheets, monthly reports) by utilizing computer.
- Learns to order lab supplies and reagents using appropriate accounting codes.
- Learns to print labels for reagents.
- Learns to identify and initiate situations or circumstances with reagents and equipment for the purpose of troubleshooting.
- Following standard operating procedures, learns to maintain situational awareness and proficiency with biological and chemical hazards.
- Learns to correct problems according to present strategies or notifies a technologist or supervisor.
- Reviews information from manuals, work instructions, flowcharts and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.
- Remain current with regard to technical information and departmental procedures and policies.
- Maintains continuing education for compliance with rules and regulations that govern the laboratory and licensure.
- Learns to analyze information and evaluates results to determine the validity of test results.
- Learns to compile, calculate, and categorize information or data for appropriateness of reporting.
- Learns to monitors reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs.
- Learns to rotate stock to minimize waste and expiration.
- Learn to communicate results of tests to submitters in person, in writing, by telephone, fax or e-mail.
- Learns to communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding performance issues, troubleshooting, etc.
- Learns to receive information on accession form and/or electronically to determine completeness.
- Learns to assist in gathering incomplete information by calling submitter to provide needed information such as date taken, tests needed and sample description.
- Learns to prepare and check specimens, solutions, reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.
- Learns to operate laboratory equipment by following instruction manual and using control mechanisms such as power switches and control knobs.
- Learns to perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area according to standard operating procedure.
- Learns to assess diagnostic samples for suitability for testing (e.g., quantity, sample preservation, contamination, proper transport conditions, and proper container).
- Learns to use computers and laboratory information systems to process and access information, data and control instrumentation.
- Learns to document, enter, transcribe, record, store and maintain information in written and electronic form using notebooks, file copies, computer software, etc.
- Establishes and develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with all laboratory staff and maintains them over time.
- Learns to communicate status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors or peers by telephone in written form, e-mail or in person.
- Functional/Technical Competency
- Problem Solving
- Informing
- Time Management
- Action Oriented
- Perseverance
- Written Communications
- Listening
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Knowledge
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Clerical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Speaking
- Writing
- Coordination
- Service Orientation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operation and Control
- Operations Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Category Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Flexibility of Closure
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Memorization
- Number Facility
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Perceptual Speed
- Problem Sensitivity
- Selective Attention
- Spatial Orientation
- Speed of Closure
- Time Sharing
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Finger Dexterity
- Manual Dexterity
- Multilimbed Coordination
- Rate Control
- Reaction Time
- Stamina
- Auditory Attention
- Depth Perception
- Near Vision
- Sound Localization
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
- Visual Color Discrimination
- Gross Body Coordination
- Peripheral Vision
- Autoclaves
- Balances
- Biological Safety Cabinets
- Calculators
- Centrifuge
- Chemistry Analyzers
- Computers
- Microbiology Analyzers
- Microscopes
- pH Meter
- Pipette
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Temperature Controlled Storage Equipment
- Thermocyclers
- Other laboratory equipment as required
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
- Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$63k-79k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/14/2024
WEBSITE
tn.gov
HEADQUARTERS
NASHVILLE, TN
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1976
TYPE
Private
CEO
BILL LEE
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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