PH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 3 - 07212026-79192

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field of study from an accredited college or university, at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study;
  • OR successful completion of a two-year accredited medical laboratory technician program and at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study;
  • OR meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489 and at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related laboratory specialties and proficiency/competency in technical laboratory operations.

Benefits

Grant funded and sustained employment is contingent upon sustained funding.

Pay

$54,744.00 - $68,328.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-Time

About the Role

The PH Laboratory Scientist 3 in Bacteriology assists with technical and non-technical laboratory, operational, and administrative activities in the TDH Division of Laboratory Services. Under general supervision of a PH Laboratory Manager or Director, the incumbent serves as Lead Scientist responsible for leading, coordinating, and conducting laboratory testing and operations of average difficulty, including but not limited to performing all phases of laboratory testing, training personnel, troubleshooting, coordinating and participating in public health projects, and performing data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

Assist Laboratory Supervisor or Manager in daily operations with Bacteriology section and quality assurance, including but not limited to specimen/sample collection, processing, and performing all phases of laboratory testing to meet agency policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.

Lead and contribute to the development, implementation, and routine use of laboratory processes, procedures, and troubleshooting practices for laboratory testing and operations.

Lead, coordinate, and participate in laboratory projects and initiatives, data analysis and management, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.

Facilitate and conduct technical and non-technical trainings for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals.

Communicate and coordinate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisor and/or managers. Notify laboratory supervisors and/or managers of any operational issues and maintain effective written and oral communications among personnel.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Manages Complexity
• Manages Ambiguity
• Action Oriented
• Directs Work
• Communicates Effectively
• Knowledge Sciences
• Informational Technology
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Mathematics Skills
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Learning Strategies
• Quality Control Analysis
• Abilities Deductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.

Driver Qualifications

A valid driver's licenseFor 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.