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Posted : Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:04 PM
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Opening Date/Time 03/12/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 03/25/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,450.
00 - $5,550.
00 Salary (Annually) $53,400.
00 - $66,600.
00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health State of Tennessee Job Information LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, COMMUNICABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISEASE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is a Clinical Laboratory Testing Scientist working in the Molecular section of the Nashville Public Health Laboratory.
Please ensure undergrad transcripts have been uploaded to the application.
Please visit the link below: https://www.
tn.
gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/lab/career-page/PH_Lab_Scientist_3-Clinical.
pdf Working Title: Molecular Lead Scientist Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences (e.
g.
chemistry), ecology, life sciences (e.
g.
biology, microbiology, biochemistry or biophysics), medical laboratory science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science, and three years of full-time professional work in the related field.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work received from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of one year (e.
g.
24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience).
OR Successful completion of an accredited, 4 year medical laboratory scientist program, and three years of full-time professional work in the related field.
A transcript with ALL credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order that the agency is able to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing clinical duties the majority of their time must: Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.
g.
biology, microbiology or biochemistry), Medical Laboratory Science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science OR successful completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program.
OR Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.
1489.
Note: Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician is no longer required (4/2018) but is preferred.
Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Director subsumes the PH Laboratory Scientist?3 level and, therefore, also qualifies for this job classification.
A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing Chemist duties the major portion of their time must: have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, including at least 32 credit hours in the following areas: (1) general chemistry, (2) organic chemistry, (3) quantitative analysis, (4) instrumental analysis and (5) physical chemistry.
A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing Aquatic Biologist duties the major portion of their time must: have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 32 credit hours in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
? Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for laboratory work of moderate to complex difficulty as it relates to chemistry, aquatic biology, microbiological, and/or molecular areas; and performs other tasks as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is a working level class in the Public Health Laboratory Scientist series.
Duties may include higher level troubleshooting and resolutions, training of staff, research equipment, method development and work of moderate to complex difficulty.
This class differs from Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level performing moderate difficulty laboratory testing.
This class differs from the Public Health Laboratory Scientist 4 in that an incumbent of the latter serves as the lead scientist of a work unit and possesses a minimum of five years of laboratory experience.
Responsibilities Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Uses relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are reportable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.
Ensures quality control guidelines are met.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information according to state and federal guidelines.
Distinguishes proper protocols relevant to the release of medical information.
Retains and destroys records according to established state and federal guidelines.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Performs laboratory procedures needed to establish the presence and identification of infectious and inherited diseases.
Reviews information from textbooks, manuals, flowcharts and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.
Prepares various types of specimens for examination by culture or other laboratory screening or diagnostic techniques.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Following standard operating procedures, maintains situational awareness and proficiency with biological and chemical hazards.
Perform troubleshooting on laboratory equipment in assigned area according to standard operating procedures.
Identifies situations or circumstances for the purpose of troubleshooting.
Processing Information: Reviews or verifies test results for accuracy before report issuance.
Compiles, calculates, categorizes and verifies information or data for appropriateness of reporting.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzes information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzes, communicates and implements resolutions to various issues as they arise.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Prepares and checks specimens, solutions, reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.
Ensures adequate resources are available for workload.
Performing General Physical Activities: Performs repetitive activities or motions during specimen processing or analysis.
Performs physical activities that involve use of hands, arms and legs to relocate and stock reagents and supplies to testing areas.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitors and controls reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs.
Rotate stock to minimize waste and expiration.
Training and Teaching Others: Trains section in laboratory procedures.
Controlling Machines and Processes: Operates laboratory equipment using control mechanisms.
Analyzing Data or Information: Analyzes data by breaking information down into separate pieces and determining its utility.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Prioritizes and organizes tasks in order to complete them in an assigned timeframe.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Monitors equipment for proper functionality.
Interacting With Computers: Uses computers and laboratory information systems to process information, data and control instrumentation.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area.
Documenting/Recording Information: Documents, enters, transcribes, records, stores and maintains information in written or electronic form.
Performing Administrative Activities: Performs day-to-day administrative tasks involving ordering and reports.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Establishes and develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with all laboratory staff and maintains them over time.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Remains current with regard to technical information and department procedures and policies.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Communicates status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with submitters, vendors and other public health officials relaying only relevant information in person, in writing or by telephone or e-mail.
Thinking Creatively: Provides constructive input on day-to-day and systematic processes.
Competencies Competencies: Functional/Technical Competency Problem Solving Informing Time Management Action Oriented Perseverance Written Communications Listening Peer Relationships Self-Knowledge Knowledge: Biology Chemistry Clerical Customer and Personal Service Mathematics Skills: Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Learning Strategies Mathematics Reading Comprehension Science Speaking Writing Coordination Service Orientation Complex Problem Solving Equipment Maintenance Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Repairing Troubleshooting Instructing Abilities: Category Flexibility Deductive Reasoning Flexibility of Closure Inductive Reasoning Information Ordering Mathematical Reasoning Memorization Number Facility Oral Comprehension Oral Expression Perceptual Speed Problem Sensitivity Selective Attention Spatial Orientation Speed of Closure Time Sharing Written Comprehension Written Expression Arm-Hand Steadiness Control Precision Finger Dexterity Multilimbed Coordination Rate Control Reaction Time Stamina Auditory Attention Depth Perception Near Vision Sound Localization Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Visual Color Discrimination Gross Body Coordination Peripheral Vision Tools & Equipment Autoclaves Balances Biological Safety Cabinets Calculators Centrifuge Chemistry Analyzers Computers Microbiology Analyzers Microscopes pH Meter Pipette Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Temperature Controlled Storage Equipment Thermocyclers Other laboratory equipment as required.
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
00 - $5,550.
00 Salary (Annually) $53,400.
00 - $66,600.
00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health State of Tennessee Job Information LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, COMMUNICABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISEASE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is a Clinical Laboratory Testing Scientist working in the Molecular section of the Nashville Public Health Laboratory.
Please ensure undergrad transcripts have been uploaded to the application.
Please visit the link below: https://www.
tn.
gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/lab/career-page/PH_Lab_Scientist_3-Clinical.
pdf Working Title: Molecular Lead Scientist Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences (e.
g.
chemistry), ecology, life sciences (e.
g.
biology, microbiology, biochemistry or biophysics), medical laboratory science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science, and three years of full-time professional work in the related field.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work received from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of one year (e.
g.
24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience).
OR Successful completion of an accredited, 4 year medical laboratory scientist program, and three years of full-time professional work in the related field.
A transcript with ALL credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order that the agency is able to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing clinical duties the majority of their time must: Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.
g.
biology, microbiology or biochemistry), Medical Laboratory Science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science OR successful completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program.
OR Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.
1489.
Note: Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician is no longer required (4/2018) but is preferred.
Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Director subsumes the PH Laboratory Scientist?3 level and, therefore, also qualifies for this job classification.
A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing Chemist duties the major portion of their time must: have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, including at least 32 credit hours in the following areas: (1) general chemistry, (2) organic chemistry, (3) quantitative analysis, (4) instrumental analysis and (5) physical chemistry.
A PH Lab Scientist 3 performing Aquatic Biologist duties the major portion of their time must: have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 32 credit hours in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
? Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for laboratory work of moderate to complex difficulty as it relates to chemistry, aquatic biology, microbiological, and/or molecular areas; and performs other tasks as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is a working level class in the Public Health Laboratory Scientist series.
Duties may include higher level troubleshooting and resolutions, training of staff, research equipment, method development and work of moderate to complex difficulty.
This class differs from Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level performing moderate difficulty laboratory testing.
This class differs from the Public Health Laboratory Scientist 4 in that an incumbent of the latter serves as the lead scientist of a work unit and possesses a minimum of five years of laboratory experience.
Responsibilities Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Uses relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are reportable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.
Ensures quality control guidelines are met.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information according to state and federal guidelines.
Distinguishes proper protocols relevant to the release of medical information.
Retains and destroys records according to established state and federal guidelines.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Performs laboratory procedures needed to establish the presence and identification of infectious and inherited diseases.
Reviews information from textbooks, manuals, flowcharts and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.
Prepares various types of specimens for examination by culture or other laboratory screening or diagnostic techniques.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Following standard operating procedures, maintains situational awareness and proficiency with biological and chemical hazards.
Perform troubleshooting on laboratory equipment in assigned area according to standard operating procedures.
Identifies situations or circumstances for the purpose of troubleshooting.
Processing Information: Reviews or verifies test results for accuracy before report issuance.
Compiles, calculates, categorizes and verifies information or data for appropriateness of reporting.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzes information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzes, communicates and implements resolutions to various issues as they arise.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Prepares and checks specimens, solutions, reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.
Ensures adequate resources are available for workload.
Performing General Physical Activities: Performs repetitive activities or motions during specimen processing or analysis.
Performs physical activities that involve use of hands, arms and legs to relocate and stock reagents and supplies to testing areas.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitors and controls reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs.
Rotate stock to minimize waste and expiration.
Training and Teaching Others: Trains section in laboratory procedures.
Controlling Machines and Processes: Operates laboratory equipment using control mechanisms.
Analyzing Data or Information: Analyzes data by breaking information down into separate pieces and determining its utility.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Prioritizes and organizes tasks in order to complete them in an assigned timeframe.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Monitors equipment for proper functionality.
Interacting With Computers: Uses computers and laboratory information systems to process information, data and control instrumentation.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area.
Documenting/Recording Information: Documents, enters, transcribes, records, stores and maintains information in written or electronic form.
Performing Administrative Activities: Performs day-to-day administrative tasks involving ordering and reports.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Establishes and develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with all laboratory staff and maintains them over time.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Remains current with regard to technical information and department procedures and policies.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Communicates status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with submitters, vendors and other public health officials relaying only relevant information in person, in writing or by telephone or e-mail.
Thinking Creatively: Provides constructive input on day-to-day and systematic processes.
Competencies Competencies: Functional/Technical Competency Problem Solving Informing Time Management Action Oriented Perseverance Written Communications Listening Peer Relationships Self-Knowledge Knowledge: Biology Chemistry Clerical Customer and Personal Service Mathematics Skills: Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Learning Strategies Mathematics Reading Comprehension Science Speaking Writing Coordination Service Orientation Complex Problem Solving Equipment Maintenance Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Repairing Troubleshooting Instructing Abilities: Category Flexibility Deductive Reasoning Flexibility of Closure Inductive Reasoning Information Ordering Mathematical Reasoning Memorization Number Facility Oral Comprehension Oral Expression Perceptual Speed Problem Sensitivity Selective Attention Spatial Orientation Speed of Closure Time Sharing Written Comprehension Written Expression Arm-Hand Steadiness Control Precision Finger Dexterity Multilimbed Coordination Rate Control Reaction Time Stamina Auditory Attention Depth Perception Near Vision Sound Localization Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Visual Color Discrimination Gross Body Coordination Peripheral Vision Tools & Equipment Autoclaves Balances Biological Safety Cabinets Calculators Centrifuge Chemistry Analyzers Computers Microbiology Analyzers Microscopes pH Meter Pipette Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Temperature Controlled Storage Equipment Thermocyclers Other laboratory equipment as required.
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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• Location : 1616 Church Street, Nashville, TN
• Post ID: 9126766865
