PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 4

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 12 / 31 / 2024 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 01 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,050.00 - $6,310.00 Salary (Annually) $60,600.00 - $75,720.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position will be housed within the Newborn Screening section of the Laboratory

Qualifications

Education 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, and five years of full-time professional work in the related field.

Substitution of Education for Experience : Graduate course work received from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of one year (e.g. 24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience).

Successful completion of an accredited, 4 year medical laboratory scientist program, and five years of full-time professional work in the related field.

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 4 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 medical laboratory scientist program.
• Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.1489.

Note : Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician is no longer required (4 / 2018) but is preferred. Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Director subsumes the PH Laboratory Scientist 4 level and, therefore, also qualifies for this job classification.

A PH Lab Scientist 4 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 4 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

Overview

Summary : Under minimal supervision, serves as the Lead Scientist for a work unit; is responsible for advanced laboratory work of complex difficulty, as it relates to chemistry, aquatic biology, microbiological, and / or molecular areas; and performs other tasks as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is an advanced working or lead level class in the Public Health Laboratory Scientist series. Duties may include daily oversight of laboratory scientists, scheduling of work, method comparisons, test verifications, test validations, employee mentoring and work of complex difficulty. This class differs from Public Health Laboratory Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs moderate to complex laboratory testing and does not fill the role of Lead Scientist.

Responsibilities

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings :

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events :

Processing Information :

Training and Teaching Others :

Making Decisions and Solving Problems :

Coaching and Developing Others :

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information :

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material :

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :

Monitoring and Controlling Resources :

Performing General Physical Activities :

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :

Controlling Machines and Processes :

Analyzing Data or Information :

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment :

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work :

Interacting With Computers :

Getting Information :

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others :

Performing Administrative Activities :

Documenting / Recording Information :

Scheduling Work and Activities :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Thinking Creatively :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Competencies (KSA's)

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Tools & Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Salary : $60,600 - $75,720