Infectious Disease, Specimen Processing Lead Laboratory Technician III

Laboratory Technician III

Job Responsibilities:
All of the samples received and prepared for testing need to be accurately entered into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS). In addition you need to:

• Correctly label samples by a color coded system.
• Sorts, labels, and maintains integrity of all specimens.
• Stores and disposes of various samples and/or hazardous materials using prescribed methods.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Assists the public and communicates with other clinics and labs regarding technical questions.

Minimum/Required:

• Has knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety practices.
• Has the ability to communicate professionally with hospital and clinical staff.
• Has the ability to perform a high volume of data entry.
• Must have the ability to type 35 WPM or higher.

Preferred:

• Have prior experience with specimen processing or worked a clinical/laboratory setting.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with occasional Saturdays 8am-4:30pm

The Agency:
The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) manages laboratory testing through the entire state of Utah. This includes testing and monitoring infectious diseases, managing newborn screenings for chronic diseases, testing and monitoring environmental diseases, managing drug and alcohol blood tests, and managing clinical and environmental laboratory certification programs. For mor information about this agency, click here .

• If offered this position, your continued employment with UDOH will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.
  
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.