Laboratory Technician II

State of Oklahoma • Lexington, KY

1d • $45,760 • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for supporting laboratory operations, performing maintenance functions and completing non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff. This is the career level where incumbents are fully qualified to perform a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures using standard testing procedures and assists more experienced personnel in performing more complex testing procedures.

Requirements

• One year of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of the required experience.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports.
• Knowledge of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tasks.
• Ability to keep specimens properly marked.
• Ability to maintain adequate written laboratory records.
• Ability to utilize a computer.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and basic preparation of slides and smears.
• Conducts non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
• Opens, separates, numbers and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and trace results.
• Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed