Job Posting Title

Laboratory Scientist I/ II-Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Public Health Lab Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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

Part time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

P103887

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: Payne County Health Department

Salary: $26.89- $31.82/hour

Full Time /Part Time: Temporary

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description: 

Positions within this professional job family are assigned responsibilities for performing work associated with clinical, analytic and/or environmental laboratory testing. Laboratory specialty areas will include biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques. This is the career level of this job family where incumbents perform laboratory bench work related to a wide spectrum of routine clinical analytical and/or environmental laboratory tests with the ability to work independently.

Duties:

• Perform laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures on human, animal or environmental specimens/samples for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease and/or surveillance and/or epidemiologic purposes
• Receive, sort and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.  
• Assess specimens for acceptability for testing.
• Record information in the laboratory information system (LIS) relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Report test results using a laboratory information system (LIS). 
• Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results. 
• Manipulate potentially hazardous human, animal, or other specimens/samples and analytic reagents in a safe and responsible manner within the laboratory setting.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safety equipment, as needed.
• Conduct statistical analyses and evaluate test results relative to specimen/sample information and established reference materials.
• Assess potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiate appropriate action, as may be required.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affec