PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 - 02252025-65683

Protect Environmental; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 to join their team in Davidson County. This advanced position involves performing laboratory testing, quality assurance, and operational tasks under the supervision of a laboratory manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in biology or chemistry, along with relevant laboratory experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives and enhance laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of lab experience required.
• Valid driver's license necessary for employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to lab processes and assist in troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Two-year medical laboratory technician program

Tools

Autoclaves

BSC and Fume-hoods

Computers

Job description

Tennessee State Government has a new job posting schedule. New jobs are posted each Tuesday at midnight CT and close on Mondays at 11:59 p.m. CT.

PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 - 02252025-65683

Location: Davidson County
Last Day to Apply: Mar 10, 2025
Business Unit: Health Care - Licensed
Job Family: Health
Job Opening ID: 65683

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, COMMUNICABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISEASE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

A transcript with ALL credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field of study from an accredited college or university, and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study; OR successful completion of a two-year from an accredited medical laboratory technician program and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study; OR meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489 and at least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Undergraduate and graduate course work received from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required education and experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of one year (e.g., 24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours in a related field may substitute for education and/or 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 to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.

Overview

The PH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 is an advanced/working level position that performs routine laboratory, operational, and administrative activities in the TDH Division of Laboratory Services. Under general supervision of a PH Laboratory Manager or Director, the incumbent serves as Laboratory Scientist responsible for performing laboratory testing and operational tasks of average difficulty, including but not limited to performing all phases of laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and performing data analysis and interpretation. This classification performs routine technical and non-technical work with responsibilities that are broader in scope and more complex than a PH Laboratory Scientist 1.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing and quality assurance activities for all phases of testing in accordance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
• Contribute to laboratory processes and procedures, equipment and supply inventory management, and assist in troubleshooting practices for laboratory testing and operations.
• Participate in laboratory projects and initiatives, data analysis and management, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.
• Communicate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisor and/or managers. Notify laboratory supervisors and/or managers of any operational issues and maintain effective written and oral communications among personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related laboratory specialties. Follows agency and organizational policies and procedures and maintains technical and non-technical proficiency and competency.
• Assist with technical and non-technical trainings for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals.
• Participate in laboratory section and division activities and initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Builds Effective Teams
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively

Knowledge:

• Laboratory Procedures
• Quality Control Standards
• Health and Safety Regulations
• Sample Preparation and Analysis
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail and Active Listening
• Time Management
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem Solving

Abilities:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication Ability and Speech Clarity
• Critical Thinking

Tools & Equipment

• Autoclaves
• BSC and Fume-hoods
• Computers

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• 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.