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Ohio Department of Agriculture · 23 hours ago

Laboratory Scientist 1 (Molecular Section)

Reynoldsburg, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $64K/yr

1+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is dedicated to ensuring the safety of food and agricultural products in Ohio. As a Laboratory Scientist 1 in the Molecular Section, you will perform PCR-based assays and DNA sequencing to detect and identify infectious agents in animal specimens, while supporting higher-level scientists in various laboratory functions.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Receives test specimens (e.g. tissue, fluids, swabs etc.) & prepares specimens for nucleic acid extraction using automatic instruments and/or manual commercial kits, does pathogen identification by PCR, DNA sequencing or other diagnostic tests

Understands theory & techniques of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, disposes of materials utilizing appropriate decontamination procedures

Playing supporting role for supervisors and other higher-level scientists to performs tests requiring specialized knowledge, training & judgment within Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Molecular Diagnostics and Sequencing Section (e.g., primers/probes design, conventional and real-time PCR, DNA sequencing including Sanger and next generation sequencing)

Under direction of higher level Laboratory Scientist, manages and orders primers/probes, consumables, reagents

Manage inventories and long term storage samples in Molecular section

Work schedule may include Saturdays

Orders reagents and consumables and maintains the inventory system in Molecular & Sequencing Section

Maintains laboratory record system (e.g. initial sample identification, log in, transfer of ID through test system)

Prepares & maintains various test reagents & plastic ware for laboratory use

Appropriates & maintains in-house control samples

Notifies supervisor of present or potential problems or trends observed with control chart data

Provide support to supervisors and other higher level scientists to conduct research and new assay development/validation

Provides training to interns, internal and external personnel

Performs other related duties as assigned

Playing supporting role for supervisors and other higher-level scientists to carries out QA/QC related activities

Qualification

PCRDNA sequencingMolecular BiologyBioinformaticsLaboratory record systemAnimal HealthAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCustomer FocusFlexibility

Required

30 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file

Or completion of associate degree in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science; 12 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file

Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Benefits

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.