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S.C. Department of Public Health · 13 hours ago

Public Health Laboratory Technologist II - 61008938

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The S.C. Department of Public Health is dedicated to making a difference in public health. They are seeking a Public Health Laboratory Technologist II to perform complex testing and diagnostics related to viral and bacterial diseases, ensuring accurate results and quality control in laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Performs under limited supervision, tests of moderate to high complexity to screen or diagnose a variety of viral or bacterial diseases

Performs serological tests to diagnose Hepatitis infections by means of Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Tests serum for the presence of Human Immunodeficiency Viruses Type 1 antigen (HIV-1 p24), Human Immunodeficiency Viruses Type 1 / 2 antibodies / (HIV-1 / HIV-2), and Syphilis antibodies using multiplex flow assay

Performs nucleic acid amplification testing using HIV-1 RNA (Viral Load) or Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA (Viral Load) assays and tests for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis

Interprets test results and perform confirmatory testing for retroviruses

Knowledge of the diseases in order to answer questions from other medical staff

Handles large numbers of potentially infectious samples safely

Possess the manual dexterity to pipette and have the visual acuity to read flocculation and agglutination tests

Follows manufacturers inserts and procedure manuals

Knowledge of the stage of disease, assay capabilities, sensitivity and specificity in order to answer questions from staff, consultants, and providers

Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation assigned to Diagnostic Serology

Compiles printouts and worksheets to input results in laboratory management system

Maintains accurate quality control and performs proficiency testing in all assigned areas

Assists with testing and evaluating new procedures

Prepares reports, assists in the preparation and updating of procedures manuals or other laboratory documentation

Monitors inventory

Performs proficiency testing in assigned areas

Performs additional duties as needed

Qualification

Serological testingNucleic acid amplification testingInstrumentation troubleshootingLaboratory management systemManual dexterityVisual acuityQuality control

Required

A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

Must be able to visually distinguish between colors

Knowledge of the diseases in order to answer questions from other medical staff

Possess the manual dexterity to pipette and have the visual acuity to read flocculation and agglutination tests

Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation assigned to Diagnostic Serology

Compiles printouts and worksheets to input results in laboratory management system

Maintains accurate quality control and performs proficiency testing in all assigned areas

Assists with testing and evaluating new procedures

Prepares reports, assists in the preparation and updating of procedures manuals or other laboratory documentation

Monitors inventory

Performs proficiency testing in assigned areas

Performs additional duties as needed

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

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application

The agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation

A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others

All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment