Laboratory Technician II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma Laboratory Technician II position located at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center/Medical section. Performs routine lab tasks and supports professional staff in specimen handling and basic testing.

Requires Phlebotomist certification and at least one year of lab experience; on-site work with non-negotiable compensation. Applies to internal candidates as per agency policy.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: one year of laboratory work or an equivalent combination with college-level lab science substitutions for six months of experience.
• Certification: Phlebotomist certification in good standing is required.
• On-site work requirement: this position is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media preparation and basic slide and smear preparation.
• Conduct non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under supervision.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment for specimen examination.

Skills

Basic laboratory tasks

Record keeping

Computer usage

Education

Phlebotomist certification

One year laboratory experience or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Technician II

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/LARC

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$45,760.00

This salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location: Lexington Assessment and Reception Center/Medical

REQUIRED: Please upload transcript and Phlebotomist certification.

Basic Purpose

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.

Typical Functions

• 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.

Level Descriptor

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports; and of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.

Ability is required to perform basic laboratory tasks; to keep specimens properly marked; to maintain adequate written laboratory records; and to utilize a computer.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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.

Special Requirements

A current certification in good standing as a Phlebotomist is required.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.