Laboratory Technician - PH

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Idaho Bureau of Laboratories is seeking to fill a full-time permanent position for Laboratory Technician in Boise. We are seeking a candidate who excels in a fast-paced team environment and can balance a workload while coordinating multiple priorities. This position requires excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for laboratory clients. This position ensures that all submissions meet laboratory requirements. This will involve communicating with hospitals and other submitters to obtain missing or verify discordant sample information. This position will routinely handle specimens in a biosafety cabinet, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, adhere to safe laboratory practices, and accurately enter sample information into a Laboratory Information Management System. Responsibilities also include receiving of laboratory supplies, delivery of specimens to appropriate programs within the laboratory, performing daily temperature and calibration checks on various lab devices, and peer-review of submission form data to ensure no transcription errors are made. The role also supports testing staff by preparing microbiology media as requested. This position works closely as a team with another laboratory technician in a dynamic workflow environment.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

• 11 paid holidays

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

• Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

• Deferred compensation plan

• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wide variety of training opportunities

• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

• Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Receives and accessions specimens/samples and enters sample data into laboratory database

• Prints and prepares client reports and invoices for delivery

• Prepares and calibrates laboratory equipment and instruments for operation

• Monitors and records facility quality control data

• Performs minor repair and maintenance on laboratory equipment

• Ensures glassware and equipment are washed and sterilized

• Receives ordered supplies, completes order documentation, and notifies appropriate staff of receipt

• Makes laboratory media and reagents and performs required quality assurance testing

• Processes bio-waste per established procedure (i.e., autoclaving)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures, and the fundamental laboratory methods relating to chemistry or biology.

• Experience performing standardized laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures.

• Experience calculating and recording test results.

• Experience maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe laboratory environment.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.