QA Laboratory Assistant II

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a full-time QA Laboratory Assistant II. This is a state position governed by the Civil Service Rules, in state government located in Oklahoma City, OK. OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is $50,000 based on education and experience. Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build out new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. With any opportunity, challenges rear their heads. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in order to succeed at OMMA. We are an agency that will not settle for status quo or complacency. Candidates must be willing to work hard to help OMMA be the best at what we are entrusted to do. If this sounds like a challenge you are willing to take on, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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, and 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.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working in a laboratory setting.
One year of experience utilizing a laboratory information management system.

Responsibilities

Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and samples.
Conducts non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for sample examinations.
Assesses the suitability of samples and prepares them for analysis.
Opens, separates, accessions, and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and trace results.
Maintains laboratory records including receipt of samples.
Enters data into the laboratory computer system accurately and in accordance with laboratory requirements.
Assists technical staff in promotion of all laboratory duties.
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.
Follows all safety procedures and maintains safety equipment, as needed.
Supports the quality objectives of the laboratory.
Other duties as assigned.