Medical Laboratory Assistant II

State of North Carolina

8d • $31,200 - $39,000

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The NCVDLS provides veterinarians, the animal industry, and the citizens of North Carolina with accurate and timely laboratory support services to diagnose, conduct surveillance, and assist in responding to and preventing animal disease. Both protection of public health and the food supply are important components of this mission. Duties include shipping and receiving, autoclaving laboratory waste, glassware washing, computer data entry of submissions and client information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), stockroom ordering, and serve as backup for purchasing officer.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft office and outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• shipping and receiving
• autoclaving laboratory waste
• glassware washing
• computer data entry of submissions and client information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• stockroom ordering
• serve as backup for purchasing officer

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees