PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 - NEWBORN SCREENING - 08042026-79246

Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Health, Davidson County

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday and a rotating Saturday shift. A criminal background check is required.

Pay

• Monthly: $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
• Annually: $48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least one year of full-time laboratory experience in a related field; OR
• Successful completion of a two-year accredited medical laboratory technician program, plus at least one year of full-time laboratory experience in a related field; OR
• Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category as set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489, plus at least one year of full-time laboratory experience in a related field.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Undergraduate or graduate coursework in a related field may substitute for the required education and experience on a year-to-year basis (e.g., 24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours may substitute for one year of education and/or experience).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout employment.

Transcripts with all credits are required and must be uploaded with the employment application.

About the Role

The Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 is an advanced/working-level position performing routine laboratory, operational, and administrative activities in the TDH Division of Laboratory Services. Under general supervision, this role performs laboratory testing and operational tasks of average difficulty, including all phases of 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 in accordance with agency policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
• Contribute to laboratory processes, equipment and supply inventory management, and troubleshooting practices.
• Participate in laboratory projects, data analysis, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.
• Communicate laboratory operational and testing activities with personnel, supervisors, and managers; report operational issues promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related specialties.
• Follow agency and organizational policies; 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 and Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication Ability and Speech Clarity
• Critical Thinking and Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• General laboratory equipment
• Lab section specialized equipment
• Autoclaves
• Biosafety cabinets (BSC) and fume hoods
• Computers

Driver Standards

Candidates must meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• For the past five years, no record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations.