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Job ID: 28314
Agency: Department of Health - Public Health Lab
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $32.64 - $41.23, Depending on Experience
Pay Grade: GH-J
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Health, Public Health Lab. For more information on the Department of Health, Public Health Lab, please visit Laboratory | South Dakota Department of Health.
Summary:
The South Dakota Public Health Laboratory is centrally located in Pierre, SD and provides medical microbiology, environmental chemistry, and forensic testing services. The SDPHL is currently seeking a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or a Sr. Microbiologist to join our team. The Medical Microbiology Section provides bacteriology, molecular, mycology, mycobacteriology, serology, virology, and special pathogens testing. The incumbent will work closely with a team of scientists to provide clinical and public health microbiology testing for clients throughout the state of South Dakota. Duties will include diagnostic testing in a high-complexity environment, data analysis and reporting, and client relations.
Duties:
- Diagnostic testing in a high-complexity environment
- Data analysis and reporting
- Client relations
Licenses and Certifications:
- MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent is desired
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology per 42 CFR 493.1489.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous microbiology testing experience is preferred but recent graduates will be considered.
- Training and/or experience in high complexity testing.
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations and the ability to follow laboratory policies and procedures.
Knowledge of:
- Clinical and public health microbiology
- Laboratory biosafety
- Quality management
- CLIA regulations
- Performing clinical and public health microbiology testing in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organized testing environment
- Collaborating with the SDPHL medical microbiology team, epidemiology staff, and other healthcare professionals
- Operating high complexity instruments including maintenance checks as required
- Contributing to test validation and implementation
- Participating in client outreach and education
- Participating in on-site and off-site training relevant to day-to-day duties
Ability to:
- Perform various bacteriological, virological, serological, and parasitological tests and analyses
- Follow specific testing procedures
- Work safely with dangerous and contagious materials and specimens
- Operate scientific equipment and computers
- Perform quality assurance
- Identify reference specimens
- Determine which biochemical will identify a specimen
- Identify and maintain appropriate cell cultures
- Identify species of microorganisms
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Perform various tests, adapt techniques as required, and perform complex computations
- Prepare scientifically accurate and thorough reports
Additional Requirements:
To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Benefits Information.
This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Application Process:
Must apply online: Application Link
You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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