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End Client: State of Tennessee
Job Title: Scientist
Duration: 9 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Contract
Number of Hours: 37.5 Hours a Week
Location: 630 Hart Lane Nashville Tennessee 37216 (Onsite)
Interview Type: Webcam/In Person
Ceipal ID: STNHD005IK
Position ID: 64005
Department: TNDHS
Description: This is a testing Scientist position working in the Environmental Microbiology section of the Public Health Lab. Please submit college transcripts with application. This is a position under clinical testing and requires 16 hours Biology course 16 hours Chemistry Courses 3 hours Prescience Math and 12 hours of Specific Biology.
Required Skills:
- Under immediate supervision is responsible for routine laboratory work of moderate difficulty as it relates to microbiological and molecular testing; and performs other tasks as required. Duties may include first level troubleshooting guidance to entry level staff and work of moderate difficulty.
- Work Activities:
- Performs analytical methods of moderate to high complexity as outlined by testing section.
- Prioritizes and organizes tasks to complete them in an assigned timeframe.
- Monitors test processes for adherence to quality control standards by comparing test results to known standards such as using positive and negative controls and acceptable appearance of diagnostic product.
- Monitors test equipment for proper functioning such as monitoring temperature detecting malfunction alarms and recognizing incorrectly processed samples.
- Prepares various types of specimens for examination by various diagnostic techniques.
- Prepares and checks specimens solutions reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.
- Communicates status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors or peers by telephone in written form email or in person.
- Uses computers and laboratory information systems to process and access information data and control.
- Documents enters transcribes records stores and maintains information in written and electronic form using notebooks file copies computer software etc.
- Identify and initiate situations or circumstances with reagents and equipment for the purpose of troubleshooting.
- Reviews information from manuals work instructions flowcharts and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.
- Uses relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are acceptable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.
- Monitors reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs. Rotates stock to minimize waste and expiration.
- Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area according to standard operating procedure.
- Following standard operating procedures maintains situational awareness and proficiency with biological and chemical hazards.
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