PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 - NEWBORN SCREENING - 08042026-79246
Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Health, Davidson County. Transcripts are required to be uploaded with your application.
Pay
- Monthly: $4,057.00 – $5,078.00
- Annually: $48,684.00 – $60,936.00
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday shift
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field; OR
- Successful completion of a two-year accredited medical laboratory technician program and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field; OR
- Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489 and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Undergraduate and graduate course work in a related field may substitute for the required education and 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).
Necessary Special Qualifications
- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license throughout employment.
- Must meet State of Tennessee driver standards: no DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations in the past five years.
- Criminal background check required.
About the Role
The Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 is an advanced/working-level position that performs routine laboratory, operational, and administrative activities in the TDH Division of Laboratory Services. Under general supervision, the incumbent serves as a Laboratory Scientist responsible for performing laboratory testing and operational tasks of average difficulty, including all phases of laboratory testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and interpretation. Responsibilities are broader in scope and more complex than those of a PH Laboratory Scientist 1.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing and quality assurance activities for all phases of testing in accordance with agency policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
- Contribute to laboratory processes and procedures, equipment and supply inventory management, and troubleshooting practices for laboratory testing and operations.
- Participate in laboratory projects and initiatives, data analysis and management, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.
- Communicate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisors, and/or managers. Notify supervisors of any operational issues and maintain effective written and oral communications.
- Maintain knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related laboratory specialties.
- Follow agency and organizational policies and procedures and maintain technical and non-technical proficiency and competency.
- Assist with technical and non-technical trainings for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals.
- Participate in laboratory section and division activities and initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- 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
Tools & Equipment
- General laboratory equipment
- Lab section specialized equipment
- Autoclaves
- Biosafety cabinets (BSC) and fume-hoods
- Computers