Technical Medical Associate II-Hourly

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina—Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an electronics-focused technician to operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments. The role includes renovating labs, constructing devices, and monitoring environmental conditions, with documented data and regular safety checks.

Occasional after-hours work and travel may be required. Qualifications include an Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent, plus two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Under general supervision operates, maintains, calibrates electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical laboratory instruments.
• Performs laboratory renovations as directed by the Logistics Section Director and Facilities Management Supervisor.
• Modify, create and construct various devices as directed by the Logistics Section Director and Facilities Management Supervisor.
• Monitor temperature and humidity levels throughout the laboratory and maintain a spreadsheet detailing the data.
• Performs monthly checks on safety equipment in the laboratory. Maintain the Department of Administration work order call log. Calibrate thermometers used in laboratory equipment.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments (electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical).
• Perform laboratory renovations as instructed by supervisors.
• Modify and construct devices as directed by supervisors.
• Monitor environmental conditions and document data in spreadsheets.
• Carry out safety equipment checks and maintain maintenance logs.
• Calibrate thermometers and respond to emergencies including after-hours travel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Effective communication

Protective clothing compliance

Education

Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent training

Job description

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State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

• Under general supervision operates, maintains, calibrates electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical laboratory instruments.
• Performs laboratory renovations as directed by the Logistics Section Director and Facilities Management Supervisor.
• Modify, create and construct various devices as directed by the Logistics Section Director and Facilities Management Supervisor.
• Monitor temperature and humidity levels throughout the laboratory and maintain a spreadsheet detailing the data.
• Performs monthly checks on safety equipment in the laboratory. Maintain the Department of Administration work order call log. Calibrate thermometers used in laboratory equipment.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel required.

• An associates degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent training and two years' experience in the repair, maintenance, and calibration of precision instrumentation.
• A good mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all types of mechanicals, hand and power tools.
• Equivalent training must include formal school training in electronics theory.
• Be able to read and understand electronic schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Communicate effectively with the general public and staff members.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.
• A person with allergies to the material used in protective clothing or gloves cannot work in this position.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina drivers license.