Newborn Screening Lab Technician II

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

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a PH Laboratory Technician 2 for Newborn Screening in Nashville, TN. Under supervision, you will prepare media and reagents, wash glassware, maintain equipment, and accession samples for newborn screening in a busy laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry, routing specimens, inventory management, and supporting laboratory testing with accuracy and timeliness. A high school diploma and at least one year of related lab experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Data entry and accessioning in the Newborn Screening Laboratory, keying demographics accurately.
• Assist laboratory personnel in routine testing processes and administrative tasks.
• Assist with data management, record retention, and inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Receive, accession, and route specimens to appropriate laboratory sections for processing.
• Support inventory management, procurement, and disposal of waste and reagents.

Skills

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Instills Trust

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Education

High school diploma + lab exp

Tools

General Lab Equipment

Warehouse Equipment

Autoclaves

BSC and Fume-hoods

Computers

Job description

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a PH Laboratory Technician 2 for Newborn Screening in Nashville, TN. Under supervision, you will prepare media and reagents, wash glassware, maintain equipment, and accession samples for newborn screening in a busy laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry, routing specimens, inventory management, and supporting laboratory testing with accuracy and timeliness. A high school diploma and at least one year of related lab experience are required.