Laboratory Scientist 3 - 20013869

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Reynoldsburg, OH

5h

About The Position

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Scientist 3 to perform highly specialized testing for clinical and radiochemistry samples related to public health emergencies, investigations, public health programmatic grant requirements, and federal government requests. This position will coordinate daily activities of personnel to assure section work is completed within established reporting times as prescribed in the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) quality assurance plan. Additional duties may include:
Monitor & guide Lab personnel on test performance & reporting, maintaining laboratory records test & quality control results & assay troubleshooting.
Work independently to solve problems & resolve issues interfering with testing.
Provide customer service to internal & external partners, including but not limited to the Bureau of Infectious Disease, clinical/hospital personnel, & local health departments.
Monitor & facilitate routine preventive maintenance service according to service agreements with vendors.
Use laboratory data & findings to produce technical & scientific reports & papers.
Unusual Working Conditions:
Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.
VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Positions in Department of Health must meet 1 of 6 options:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; 24 mos. pertinent laboratory experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual will be assigned.
Medical Technician (MT) certification.
Master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; 12 mos. pertinent laboratory experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual will be assigned or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification.
Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; 30 mos. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of science that included-- 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; 30 mos. documented laboratory exp. in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
12 mos. exp. as a Laboratory Scientist 2 (83292) in a clinical laboratory.

OR
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Completion of undergraduate degree in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science
Experience with application of microbiology and molecular assay workflow best practices
Experience in microbiological and molecular procedures (e.g. Bacterial culture work, biochemical tests, Conventional or Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR])
Experience in identification of bacteria and/or viruses
Experience in documenting quality control / quality assurance measures
Experience in troubleshooting assay and instrument problems
Experience in training and coordinating others
Experience in writing technical laboratory procedures
Experience in inventory control of reagents and supplies
Experience in communication with public health professionals
Experience in the verification/validation of laboratory assays
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; 24 mos. pertinent laboratory experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual will be assigned.
• Medical Technician (MT) certification.
• Master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; 12 mos. pertinent laboratory experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual will be assigned or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification.
• Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; 30 mos. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
• Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of science that included-- 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; 30 mos. documented laboratory exp. in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• 12 mos. exp. as a Laboratory Scientist 2 (83292) in a clinical laboratory.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

• Completion of undergraduate degree in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science
• Experience with application of microbiology and molecular assay workflow best practices
• Experience in microbiological and molecular procedures (e.g. Bacterial culture work, biochemical tests, Conventional or Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR])
• Experience in identification of bacteria and/or viruses
• Experience in documenting quality control / quality assurance measures
• Experience in troubleshooting assay and instrument problems
• Experience in training and coordinating others
• Experience in writing technical laboratory procedures
• Experience in inventory control of reagents and supplies
• Experience in communication with public health professionals
• Experience in the verification/validation of laboratory assays

Responsibilities

• Monitor & guide Lab personnel on test performance & reporting, maintaining laboratory records test & quality control results & assay troubleshooting.
• Work independently to solve problems & resolve issues interfering with testing.
• Provide customer service to internal & external partners, including but not limited to the Bureau of Infectious Disease, clinical/hospital personnel, & local health departments.
• Monitor & facilitate routine preventive maintenance service according to service agreements with vendors.
• Use laboratory data & findings to produce technical & scientific reports & papers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level