Job Posting Title

Laboratory Scientist IV - Molecular Supervisor

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 $79,187.68, 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 - 4615 W Lakeview

Salary: up to $79,187.68, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description: 

A Laboratory Scientist IV performs and oversees standardized testing, on clinical, environmental, or biological specimens to support disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health interventions. They ensure test accuracy through adherence to quality control protocols, proper specimen handling, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, they review data analysis, result reporting, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. At this level incumbents may train, evaluate and review the work/performance of levels I, II, III employees and other laboratory personnel as assigned.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The duties and responsibilities described below are not intended to be comprehensive for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Perform a broad range of laboratory analytic procedures of varying complexity on human, animal, or environmental specimens/samples using standardized methodologies to support diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, surveillance, and epidemiological investigations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory laboratory safety protocols, including consistent and appropriate utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Receive, sort and accession specimens, evaluate specimen integrity and acceptability for testing, and appropriately route samples to designated laboratory departments or reference laboratories.
• Accurately document all specimen-related information, including patient demographics, collection details, specimen identification and processing, quality control parameters, test results, referrals, and storage and preservation, within the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Perform quality review of test data, comparing results against control materials and established reference ranges to ensure analytical validity and perform basic statistical evaluation, as appropriate.
• Report validated