Newborn Screening Laboratory Technologist II - 61008898

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs highly complex and varied laboratory procedures for the detection of metabolic diseases, hemoglobinopathies, and other inherited disorders. Helps train staff on the varied testing benches in the laboratory. Performs complex laboratory testing in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. Methodologies utilized include Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, tandem Mass Spectrometry, PCR, and automated analyzers. Performs required maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, both scheduled and as needed maintenance. Must be able to troubleshoot problems. Performs quality control as required, and according to protocol; reviews quality control for acceptability. Prepares various reagents needed for testing specimens. Accurately reviews and report patient test results and communicates abnormal test results, according to approved laboratory procedures. Works both independently and as part of a team. Participates in quality assurance activities within the laboratory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field.
• A bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or an associate's degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) degree with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience; or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) degree with ASCP certification and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex and varied laboratory procedures for the detection of metabolic diseases, hemoglobinopathies, and other inherited disorders.
• Helps train staff on the varied testing benches in the laboratory.
• Performs complex laboratory testing in the Newborn Screening Laboratory utilizing methodologies such as Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, tandem Mass Spectrometry, PCR, and automated analyzers.
• Performs required maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, both scheduled and as needed.
• Troubleshoots problems with laboratory instrumentation and procedures.
• Performs quality control as required, according to protocol, and reviews quality control for acceptability.
• Prepares various reagents needed for testing specimens.
• Accurately reviews and reports patient test results.
• Communicates abnormal test results according to approved laboratory procedures.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Participates in quality assurance activities within the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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