Laboratory Technician I or II

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Technician I or II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Public Health Lab Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full / Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $41,019.26, for level I based on education and experience; $45,220.03, for level II based on education and experience.

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and / or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Stillwater - 4315 W. Lakeview

Salary :

Level I : up to $41,019.26, based on education and experience

Level II : up to $45,220.03, based on education and experience

Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : 8am to 5pm

Position Description : The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting laboratory operations, including accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, pre-analytic and post-analytic processing of specimens, shipping and receiving reagents / supplies / specimens, maintaining reagent / supply / specimen inventories, performing water quality checks, performing maintenance function checks of equipment, documenting equipment maintenance, managing inventory, and completing waived laboratory tests under the direction of professional staff.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following :

In addition to all Level I duties, Level II include :

Other Duties

Minimum Qualifications :

Level I : Minimum requirements for this job are a high-school diploma. There is no required experience for this role, although preference will be given to those with knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and regulations

Level II : Minimum requirements for this position are a high school diploma and at least one year of experience performing technical or non-technical laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for every six months of the required experience.

Application Requirements :

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to :

Knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and regulations is preferable.

Being present in the laboratory and adhering to a defined time schedule are necessary to fulfill the functions of this job.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

This position is set in a laboratory environment. While performing the required duties for this position one must be able to lift forty pounds and to stand for long periods of time. Work involves handling potentially infectious and hazardous materials. Some job duties may require the use of a respirator. Medical evaluation for respiratory fitness is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement for all persons required to wear a respirator to perform their job duties.

In accordance with federal regulations, any individual considered for employment who uses marijuana or possesses a medical marijuana license-regardless of state legalization-is classified by the federal government as an unlawful user of a controlled substance. As such, they are deemed a "restricted person" and are federally prohibited from accessing select agents and toxins.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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