Laboratory Technician - Temp - Urine Drug Screening Technician

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Charleston Center is a full-service Behavioral Health Agency seeking a motivated individual to join its DPH/CLIA Certified Drug Screen Laboratory. This hourly role involves collecting witnessed urine specimens and operating the Beckman AU480 Analyzer to produce results.

Hours include early morning and evening shifts, with variability based on lab needs. No venipuncture is performed; prior specimen collection experience is a plus. Contingent on funding and immediate review of applications.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with a year or more of related experience or any comparable combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and legible handwriting are required.
• Ability to master specific computer software and analyzer quality control and calibrations for certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect witnessed urine specimens from inpatient and outpatient donors.
• Obtain results by running specimens through a Beckman AU480 Analyzer and report to staff.
• Note that venipuncture is not performed; prior specimen collection experience is a plus.
• Package and prepare samples for transport to on-site and off-site laboratories.
• Follow policies for biohazard waste and prepare for weekly pickup.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Legible handwriting

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Beckman AU480 Analyzer

Laboratory software

Job description

Charleston Center is a full-service Behavioral Health Agency that treats patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

HIRING HOURLY: $19.34 - $20.53

Hours: Early morning and evening shifts. Work Schedule can vary dependent on lab needs.

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Responsibilities include:

Charleston Center is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our DPH/CLIA Certified Drug Screen Laboratory.

• This position is responsible for collecting witnessed urine specimens from inpatient and outpatient donors, obtains results by running all specimens through a Beckman AU480 Analyzer, ensures results are reported to staff, and outside referrals.


• Must have excellent customer service skills, legible handwriting, and the ability to master specific computer software and analyzer quality control and calibrations in order to achieve a SEIMENS on the job Analyzer Certification.


• Please note that this position is for collection of drug testing specimens only, there are no venipuncture (blood) collections performed. Previous experience in specimen collection a plus. Requires work within a laboratory fume hood.


• Packages/prepares samples for transport to on and off-site laboratories for further handling/analysis.


• Applicant must have the ability to work with policies and procedures to handle biohazard waste and prepare for weekly pick-up.

Associates Degree with a year or more of related experience, or any comparable combination of education and experience.