PH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 2 - 09222026-81087

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 Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 - $4,041.00 Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 - $48,492.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at the Division of Laboratory Services in Nashville, TN.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and at least one year full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field of study.

Necessary Special Qualifications

A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment.

Substitution of Education for Experience

Undergraduate or graduate work received from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of two years (e.g., 24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience). A transcript with all credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order for the agency is able to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.

Overview

The PH Laboratory Technician 2 for Newborn Screening supports laboratory testing and operations in the TDH Division of Laboratory Services. Under immediate supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director, the incumbent conducts laboratory and operational tasks that includes but not limited to preparing media and reagents, washing glassware, maintaining equipment, and specimen/sample accessioning, warehouse receiving, and training other laboratory technicians. This position performs routine technical and non-technical work that supports laboratory testing and operations of routine difficulty that is more complex and broader scope than a PH Laboratory Technician 1.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for data entry and accessioning in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. Keying demographics and ensuring that patient information is correct is essential for this role.
• Assist laboratory personnel in laboratory testing processes and operations including but not limited to routine laboratory and administrative tasks, prioritizing workloads, and completing assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist laboratory personnel in routine administrative and clerical work, data management and record retention in accordance with section and division processes and procedures
• Accurately receive, accession, and route specimens/samples to appropriate laboratory section/areas for processing and testing.
• Assist laboratory personnel in specimen/sample inventory and management, reagent and supply inventory, procurement, waste management and disposal, and preparation/distribution of reagents, media, supplies for laboratory testing and operations.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

Knowledge

• Laboratory Procedures and Protocols
• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Health and safety Regulations
• Inventory Management
• Communication Practices

Skills

• Active Listening and Attention to Detail
• Technical Equipment Proficiency
• Problem Solving
• Data Entry and Computer Skills
• Time Management

Abilities

• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability
• Communication Ability
• Critical Thinking
• Physical Stamina

Tools & Equipment

• General Lab Equipment
• Warehouse Equipment
• Autoclaves
• BSC and Fume-hoods
• Computers

TN Driver Standards

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.