Tennessee Department of Health · 11 hours ago
PH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1 - 01202026-74374
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31K/yr - $39K/yrThe Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a PH Laboratory Technician 1 to support laboratory testing and operations within the Division of Laboratory Services. This entry-level position involves conducting various laboratory and operational tasks under immediate supervision, including preparing media, maintaining equipment, and managing specimens.
Wellness
Responsibilities
Assist laboratory personnel in laboratory testing processes and operations including but not limited to routine laboratory and administrative tasks, prioritizing workloads, and completing assignments in a timely and accurate manner
Assist laboratory personnel in routine administrative and clerical work, data management and record retention in accordance with section and division processes and procedures
Accurately receive, accession, and route specimens/samples to appropriate laboratory section/areas for processing and testing
Assist laboratory personnel in specimen/sample inventory and management, reagent and supply inventory, procurement, waste management and disposal, and preparation/distribution of reagents, media, supplies for laboratory testing and operations
Contribute to laboratory processes and procedures, perform routine equipment service and maintenance, and assist in process improvements and troubleshooting
Communicate and coordinate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisor and/or managers. Notify laboratory supervisors and/or managers of any operational issues and maintain effective communications among personnel
Participate in section and division activities and initiatives
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualification
Required
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school
A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment
Company
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Department of Health's Mission is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mitchell Mutter
Medical Director of Special Projects
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