LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 2 - 03252025-66546

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

Working Title: Laboratory Technician 2 - Receiving

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time sub-professional laboratory work.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operators license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of standardized laboratory tasks of routine difficulty and related work as required. An employee in this class performs a variety of routine assignments such as media production, reagent and solution preparation, glassware readiness, specimen receipt and accessioning all in support of the laboratory. This class differs from that of Laboratory Technician 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is not responsible for performing simple laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

1. Inspects basic equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Performs preventative maintenance on basic equipment used in assigned areas.
2. Determines sample acceptability for testing and uses relevant information to determine age of specimens to comply with standards. Categorizes orders based on needs and priority for delivery, verifies data on requisitions and reports, calculates modifications for formula changes, and orders tests in appropriate database for suitable unit to begin the analysis process.
3. Processes and completes all records, reports, and correspondence within the required time frame to keep them organized and available for review.
4. Assesses the general characteristics of the media products made to determine acceptability for use in the testing process. Assesses the importance or priority of internal and/or external inquiries for customers to determine appropriate response and actions.
5. Receives requisitions for media, glassware, and supplies from laboratory personnel and specimen submitters to distribute to appropriate providers and units. Receives mail from post office and various couriers to facilitate testing processes.
6. Monitors inventory for a specified unit to ensure adequate supplies are always on hand. Monitors equipment within a specified area to maintain proper functionality.
7. Trains and teaches peers bench assignments to help them obtain competency. Performs physical activity such as walking, stooping, balancing, lifting, and climbing to complete daily tasks.
8. Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to external sources to answer questions and disseminate appropriate information.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Manages Ambiguity
2. Communicates Effectively
3. Customer Focus
4. Instills Trust
5. Interpersonal Savvy

1. Clerical
2. Standard Laboratory Practices & Procedures

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Mathematics
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Coordination
5. Equipment Maintenance

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Information Ordering
3. Problem Sensitivity
4. Written Comprehension
5. Control Precision

Tools & Equipment

1. PH Meter/Pipette/Autoclaves/Autoclaves/Balances
2. Computers
3. Calculators
4. Centrifuges
5. Biological Safety Cabinet

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.