Newborn Screening Technologist (Laboratory Technologist II)-61008924&61006578 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Newborn Screening Technologist (Laboratory Technologist II

• 61008924&61006578
  
  Salary
  $45,000.00
• $49,897.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175676/61008924,61006578
  Agency

SCDPH-PH

Central Office
Opening Date
04/18/2025
Closing Date
5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

ED40

Position Number:

61008924

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:00pm) with rotating Saturdays and holidays.
Pay Band
Band 5
Hiring Range

• Min.
  $45,000.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$49,897.00
Opening Date
04/18/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service
This position is in the Public Health Laboratory’s Newborn Screening program area located at 8231 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
Newborn Screening Laboratory. Methodologies utilized include Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, tandem Mass Spectrometry, PCR, and automated analyzers. Performs required maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, both scheduled and as needed maintenance. Must be able to troubleshoot problems.
Performs quality control as required, and according to protocol, reviews quality control for acceptability.
Prepares various reagents needed for testing specimens. Accurately reviews and report patient test results and communicates abnormal test results, according to approved laboratory procedures. Works both independently and as part of a team. Participates in quality assurance activities within the laboratory.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Must be able to work rotating Saturdays and holidays.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) degree with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience; or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) degree with ASCP certification and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional
benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
  Employer
  State of South Carolina
  Agency

SCDPH-PH

Central Office
Address
400 Otarre Parkway
Cayce, South Carolina, 29033
Phone
803-898-7308
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