PH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 - 07282026-79226
Tennessee Department of Health · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
Analyst$44k–$54k/yrFull-time
Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.
- OR successful completion of a two-year accredited medical laboratory technician program.
- OR meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489.
- Necessary Special Qualifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs laboratory testing and quality assurance activities for all phases of testing in accordance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
- Contributes to laboratory processes and procedures, equipment and supply inventory management, and assists in troubleshooting practices for laboratory testing and operations.
- Participates in laboratory projects and initiatives, data analysis and management, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.
- Communicates laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisor and/or managers. Notifies laboratory supervisors and/or managers of any operational issues and maintains effective written and oral communications among personnel.
- Maintains knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related laboratory specialties.
- Fulfills agency and organizational policies and procedures and maintains technical and non-technical proficiency and competency.
- Assists with technical and non-technical trainings for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals.
- Participates in laboratory section and division activities and initiatives.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Competencies (KSA's)
- Builds Effective Teams
- Instills Trust
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focus
- Communicates Effectively
- Laboratory Procedures
- Quality Control Standards
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Sample Preparation and Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
- Skills Analytical
- Attention to Detail and Active Listening
- Time Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Communication Ability and Speech Clarity
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Sensitivity