Laboratory Scientist 3 - 20013869

State of Ohio • Reynoldsburg, OH

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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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Job Skills: Laboratory Technical Skills\: Basic Documentation Professional Skills\: Collaboration, Problem Solving, Written Communication
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted.
• ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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