What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specialist II position at State of South Carolina?
Salary : $32,686.00 - $47,840.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : 173542
Agency : Midlands Technical College
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Class Code : : ED25
Position Number : : 61132272
Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday-Thursday, 9 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm
Pay Band : Band 4
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected.
Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for setting up labs autoclaving tools and reagents, growing pure-culture microorganisms, backing up pure-culture microorganisms to cryo beads, streaking agar plates, cleaning glassware, drying glassware, washing pipettes, cleaning / organizing the lab, monitoring inventory, performing instrument maintenance, performing instrument quality controls, preforming instrument calibrations, reconstituting reagents, centrifuging samples, troubleshooting instrument malfunctions, communicating with the manufacturing companies of laboratory analyzers, documenting events, making agar from powdered reagents, pipetting samples, pipetting reagents, properly disposing of biohazardous wastes, phlebotomy, mixing chemicals, and some clerical duties for Medical Laboratory Technology Program.
Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.
This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus in the School of Health Care- Medical Lab Technology.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level coursework in biology and one (1) year of lab experience in an educational or clinical setting, preferably in microbiology.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Do you have a high school diploma and journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting?
Required documents : CV / resume and cover letter. I understand that if all required documents aren't attached to my application, my application is considered incomplete.
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agencies?
Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Salary : $32,686 - $47,840
