PH Laboratory Technician 2

About This Role

The PH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 2 supports laboratory testing and operations for the Tennessee Department of Health. This role involves both routine technical and non-technical tasks, contributing to public health efforts through accurate laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory personnel in laboratory testing processes and operations, including routine laboratory and administrative tasks
• Prioritize workloads and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner
• Accurately receive, accession, and route specimens/samples to appropriate laboratory sections/areas
• Assist in specimen/sample inventory and management, reagent/supply inventory, procurement, waste management, and preparation/distribution of materials
• Perform routine equipment service and maintenance and assist in process improvements and troubleshooting
• Communicate and coordinate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with personnel and supervisors
• Notify laboratory supervisors/managers of operational issues and maintain effective communications
• Participate in section and division activities and initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year full-time pertinent laboratory experience in a related field of study OR equivalent undergraduate/graduate work
• Valid vehicle operator's license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of pertinent laboratory experience, or equivalent undergraduate/graduate work in a related field.
• At least one year of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field of study, or equivalent education.

Skills

* Required skills