Lab Technician Part Time

CHEROKEE COUNTY

TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: DRUG TESTING LAB GRADE: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

** _THE CURRENT OPEN POSITION IS TO CONDUCT MALE OBSERVATIONS AND COLLECTIONS. _
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This position is responsible for insuring the integrity of specimens collected for urine drug screens by observing collection, tracking and maintaining control of specimens and on weekends performing laboratory analysis on the analyzer for the Drug Screening Laboratory, which is a 7-day per week laboratory used for court ordered drug screens. Work involves check-in of clients reporting for testing, assisting with necessary paperwork, collecting payments, observing sample collection, and will require operator to be certified for analyzer operation. Requires early morning hours and weekend work, with one weekend off per month. Schedule ranges from 20 – 29 hours per week, with varying schedules. Work is performed under the general supervision of the

Laboratory Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Observes and monitors urine specimen collection; the observer is required to be the same gender as the donor.

Collects, prepares and performs laboratory analysis of urine specimens

Reviews, records and reports test results

Performs and records preventative maintenance and instrument checks

Follows safety policies and procedures

Maintains sample chain of custody

Collects and disposes of specimens for diagnostic testing

Performs laboratory-related clerical duties including filing, record keeping, entering data into computer database, and distributing test results to appropriate requesting parties

Checks standard laboratory supplies inventory

Cleans laboratory working surfaces and disposes of water in accordance with the department’s waste management plan

Performs other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Minimum two years’ work experience in medical, legal, law enforcement or related field

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is acceptable.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Certificate of Training may be required for analyzer, and can be attained after employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in typing and data entry

Skill in operating computers

Skill in multi-tasking

Must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

Ability to work with difficult people.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in conducting lab business

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing

Education and Experience

B.S. in Criminal Justice or related field

Five years’ experience in law enforcement related field

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Operator certificate on a drug screening analyzer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to drug testing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT

TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS

WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Work Location: One location

Salary : $12