Newborn Screening Lab Tech II: Data Entry & Ops

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Department of Health in Nashville, TN, is hiring a PH Laboratory Technician 2 for Newborn Screening to support laboratory testing and operations. Under supervision, you’ll prepare media, wash glassware, maintain equipment, and assist with accessioning, inventory, and data entry in a busy newborn screening lab.

Qualification includes a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of full-time laboratory experience; a valid driver’s license is required; you may need

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and at least one year full-time, pertinent laboratory experience.
• Transcript with all credits may be required with the application.
• A valid driver's license is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and accessioning in the Newborn Screening Laboratory.
• Assist laboratory personnel in testing processes and administrative tasks, prioritizing workloads.
• Accurately receipt, accession, and route specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Assist with inventory and management of reagents, supplies, and waste handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

General Lab Equipment

Warehouse Equipment

Autoclaves

BSC and Fume-hoods

Computers

Job description

State of Tennessee, Department of Health in Nashville, TN, is hiring a PH Laboratory Technician 2 for Newborn Screening to support laboratory testing and operations. Under supervision, you’ll prepare media, wash glassware, maintain equipment, and assist with accessioning, inventory, and data entry in a busy newborn screening lab.

Qualification includes a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of full-time laboratory experience; a valid driver’s license is required; you may need