Laboratory Technologist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Laboratory Technologist performs professional work

in conducting laboratory tests of clinical specimens, water and forensic

samples as well as developing new tests when necessary. The work

requires the exercise of independent judgment and application of

prescribed procedures and methods. This position reports to the

Laboratory Supervisor. General Responsibilities Maintain CLIA, DATCP,

and DNR certifications for clinical and water testing; ensure quality

control measures are maintained and followed Maintain lab supplies use

P-card to order from various suppliers (Fisher Scientific, Agilent,

Cerilliant, Sigma Aldrich, etc.) Perform daily activities, including

monitoring refrigerator temperatures; sterilizing and prepping water

testing bottles; sterilizing and prepping clinical instruments; and

sterilizing contaminated media Perform data entry utilizing laboratory

management systems and electronic medical records systems for STD send

outs, confirmations, evidence, beach testing, and UAs; send well water

testing results to the DNR Perform proficiency testing, including,

water, syphilis, blood leads, and UA Drug screens Perform quality

control measures for testing and instrumentation, including drug and

alcohol screens; annual calibration of the diluter dispenser; and GC, E.

coli, Pseudo, and Beta strep control plates Prepare specimens received

from the clinic for testing or send out to WSLH, and drop packages off

at the shipping facility Maintain the annual calibration for weights and

pipettes use QC calendar Update inventories for the various chemicals

and drugs stored in the lab Maintain competency by performing

proficiency samples for all areas of the lab Perform verification and

validation for new methods and instruments Water Testing/Environmental

Set water samples when received for bacteriology using IDEXX

Colilert/Colisure Test nitrates (within 48 hours) using Hach Instrument

Test fluorides (within 7 days) with electrode method Discuss and answer

questions about drinking water from the public Check Lab Pure Reagent

Water System: Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Work with Environmental

section and DNR to maintain TNC program throughout the year by testing

public water samples for bacteria and nitrates and sending results to

the DNR through their database Perform beach testing using IDEXX

Colilert-18 for county inland beaches in the summer months Work with the

Racine Health Department and DNR for managing the city beaches enter

results in LMS Microbiology/Clinical Prepare QC agar plates RPR testing

for Syphilis perform test, record results in lab and clinic databases

Perform drug and validity testing on UA samples and send out results to

case workers Perform spore tests and identification of bugs received

from the public Review STD results in LMS and Patagonia Work with the

CLIA Laboratory Director to maintain CLIA Moderate Complexity

certification Forensics Blood Alcohol Testing prepare samples to be

analyzed, analyze and report results (certified analyst) Urine Drug

Confirmations prepare samples for analysis and analyze results Blood

Drugs extract samples for analysis Analyze Seized Drugs/Controlled

Substances Testify in court if subpoenaed to serve as an expert witness

Perform administrative and technical review on case reports Receive and

give back evidence from law enforcement agencies Join our team as a

Laboratory Technologist and play a vital role in public health,

environmental safety, and forensic science! \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience One year of professional experience in

laboratory work Qualifications Knowledge of: ANAB accreditation

requirements and ISO standard requirements and concepts DATCP Drinking

Water Regulations and maintaining certification through evaluations DNR

Nitrate certification processes CLIA requirements for a Moderate

Complexity Lab Calibration procedures and proper cleaning and

steriliza ion techniques Inventory management How to research and learn

new techniques and methods in testing Standard Operating Procedure

processes and how to follow step by step specific instructions Drinking

water and beach water testing methods with the use of reagents and

instrumentation; drinking and beach water contamination and protocols to

follow Microbiology growth medium and how it is used Diagnostic

screening and confirmation testing for communicable diseases Safety

protocols for hazardous and biologically contaminated materials Forensic

science testing methods, particularly in seized drug testing and

toxicology Mechanical aptitude and knowledge to maintain and repair

laboratory equipment General court proceedings Drugs and how to handle

dangerous substances Skill in: Written and verbal communication such as

writing laboratory reports, testifying as an expert witness, and

communicating with outside agencies and personnel Using laboratory

management software to maintain records and report data Closely

following procedures and maintaining good laboratory practices

Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting GC/FID, GC/MS, LCMSMS, FTIR

instrumentation specifically for forensic testing and other pertinent

lab equipment Quality assurance control by conducting tests and

inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Microsoft

Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to:

Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse

cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional

backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual

orientations, and lifestyles Effectively work in a team environment that

promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet

deadlines Always remain professional and courteous especially in

high-pressure situations Effectively plan, organize, and manage

competing priorities and challenges under pressure Engage, establish,

and maintain collaborative partnerships with

multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners,

and the public Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with

honesty and integrity Operate with a high degree of flexibility,

initiative, attention to detail, and commitment Thrive in a fast-paced,

robust organization Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive

environment \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the

complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit

our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open

Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than Friday, November 14,

2025. Kenosha County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Online:

www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs