9 Laboratory Technician II Jobs in Frankfort, KY
Commonwealth of Kentucky is Hiring a Laboratory Technician II Near Frankfort, KY
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
This Laboratory Technician II position provides the individual with the opportunity to perform duties that support critical, life-saving testing for various viral and bacterial diseases, as well as heritable disorders. This Section supports the vital testing that DLS completes for submitting facilities across the state to ensure requested and mandated testing services are provided to all citizens living in the Commonwealth. The Division strives to allow individuals to enhance their laboratory skills through advanced trainings in state–of-the-art technologies.
Each month, thousands of specimens are submitted to DLS and we are responsible for providing testing following strict regulations and stringent turn-around-times. This testing allows for treatment to begin as soon as possible in the affected individuals’ lives, thereby eliminating or reducing the effects of the infections which could include permanent physical/mental disability or death.
The Division is seeking a Laboratory Technician II that will learn to perform container room processing, glassware sterilization and utilize an industrial autoclave for waste sterilization. Other duties will include support for the scientific testing being performed by the testing staff.
The candidate for this position needs to be a fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated to do an excellent job, have a desire to improve systems and keep the team informed of issues. The successful candidate needs to be professional, polite, attentive to details and understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This position is onsite, telecommuting is not an option.
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Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with the oversight of the Division's Container room, ensure proper receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens to correct sections
- Prepares and ships orders from submitting facilities for supplies needed for specimen collection
- Operates routine equipment used for media preparation and maintains organization
- Operate an autoclave for waste sterilization
- Sterilizes glassware for laboratory use
- Prepares reagents and assist with sample preparation per Standard Operating Procedures
- Keeps work area clean and free of debris
- Ability and desire to learn quickly
- Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Computer literacy
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work with others. Maintains civility and e-civility
- Adhere to confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)
- Self-starter with initiative to problem solve
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$52k-74k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/29/2024
kentucky.gov
FRANKFORT, KY
15,000 - 50,000
1914
Private
MATT BEVIN
$10B - $50B
Public Administration
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