Public health laboratory scientist 1-3
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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1-3
Agency: DHH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: Wed. 04/23/14
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 05/23/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $14.82 - $29.61 hourly
$1,185.69 - $2,368.62 biweekly
$2,569.00 - $5,132.00 monthly
$30,828.00 - $61,584.00 annually
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
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QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in any one or a combination of the following: biological, environmental, or chemical science.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance, including but not limited to those required for the Federal Select Agent Program and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license requirements.
FOR POSITIONS DEALING WITH BIOLOGICAL/HUMAN TESTING:
For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) as defined in R.S.37:1311-1329. A Temporary License or a Trainee License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist issued by the LSBME shall fulfill this requirement only for the limited time period granted by the LSBME. The incumbent is required to satisfy the requirements for a CLS-G or CLS-S permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary or trainee license.
FOR POSITIONS DEALING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY:
For positions in which the duties are limited to the chemical and physical analysis of environmental specimens, incumbents must obtain and maintain certification from the National Registry of Certified Chemists as an Environmental Analytical Chemist. Incumbents must satisfy requirements for certification as soon as possible, but no later than three years from the original date of employment as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with the Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory Service.
Supplemental Information:
This position is located in the Officeof Public Health- Central Laboratory Section-JeffersonParish- Cost Center 0326/7410, Position Number: 119407
Preferred
Experience:Applicant holds a license or able to attain alicenseas a Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiner.
This vacancyis being announced as a Classified position and may be filled either as a Job Appointment, Probationary Appointment or Promotional Appointment.
Note As part of a Career Progression Group , vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for thePublic Health Laboratory Scientist 3 is $70,512. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
You are strongly encouraged to apply for this posting using your online application.It is recommended that you apply for all of the job titles that you are interested in.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.However, there is no guaranteed that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Your application status can be checked online. If your status reads that you have been place on the eligibles list, that means that your application has been forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
Keep in mind that the hiring supervisor has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hire
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
There is no guarantee that everyone whoapplies to this posting will be interviewed.The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
Resumes will not be accepted and should not be attached.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tyrin Fultz:Tyrin.
DHH/HRTSD
P.O. Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-Verify and for more information on E-Verify; please contact DHS @
.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To perform and interpret moderately complex microbiological and chemical analyses.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Public Health Laboratory Scientist Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Division of Laboratories.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Laboratory Technician by the responsibility for performing routine professional laboratory analyses requiring interpretive judgment with a limited degree of independence.
Differs from the Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 by the absence of responsibility for more complex laboratory analyses.
Examples of Work:
Performs a variety of standardized microbiological and chemical analyses with supervisor''s review of methods, accuracy, and quantity of output.
Initiates instrument start-up and calibrates laboratory equipment and/or scientific instrumentation for use in conducting procedures.
Analyzes a variety of clinical specimens to identify pathogenic bacteria.
Analyzes immunohematological specimens. Isolates and identifies organisms causing food poisoning by using biochemical and microbiological analyses.
Performs chemical analyses of food, potable water, and wastewater including pesticides, heavy metals and organics.
Performs proficiency testing and other procedures required for certification.
Prepares routine and complex media and reagents.
Performs bioassays for the identification of PKU, hypothyroidism, and hemoglobinopathies in newborns.
Performs quality control procedures on media prepared in-house and purchased commercially.
Adheres to all federal, state, and local guidelines and mandates regarding safety.
Performs other routine analyses as assigned by the supervisor.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1-3
Agency: DHH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: Wed. 04/23/14
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 05/23/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $14.82 - $29.61 hourly
$1,185.69 - $2,368.62 biweekly
$2,569.00 - $5,132.00 monthly
$30,828.00 - $61,584.00 annually
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Print Job Information-Apply
QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in any one or a combination of the following: biological, environmental, or chemical science.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance, including but not limited to those required for the Federal Select Agent Program and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license requirements.
FOR POSITIONS DEALING WITH BIOLOGICAL/HUMAN TESTING:
For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) as defined in R.S.37:1311-1329. A Temporary License or a Trainee License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist issued by the LSBME shall fulfill this requirement only for the limited time period granted by the LSBME. The incumbent is required to satisfy the requirements for a CLS-G or CLS-S permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary or trainee license.
FOR POSITIONS DEALING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY:
For positions in which the duties are limited to the chemical and physical analysis of environmental specimens, incumbents must obtain and maintain certification from the National Registry of Certified Chemists as an Environmental Analytical Chemist. Incumbents must satisfy requirements for certification as soon as possible, but no later than three years from the original date of employment as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with the Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory Service.
Supplemental Information:
This position is located in the Officeof Public Health- Central Laboratory Section-JeffersonParish- Cost Center 0326/7410, Position Number: 119407
Preferred
Experience:Applicant holds a license or able to attain alicenseas a Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiner.
This vacancyis being announced as a Classified position and may be filled either as a Job Appointment, Probationary Appointment or Promotional Appointment.
Note As part of a Career Progression Group , vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for thePublic Health Laboratory Scientist 3 is $70,512. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
You are strongly encouraged to apply for this posting using your online application.It is recommended that you apply for all of the job titles that you are interested in.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.However, there is no guaranteed that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Your application status can be checked online. If your status reads that you have been place on the eligibles list, that means that your application has been forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
Keep in mind that the hiring supervisor has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hire
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
There is no guarantee that everyone whoapplies to this posting will be interviewed.The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
Resumes will not be accepted and should not be attached.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tyrin Fultz:Tyrin.
DHH/HRTSD
P.O. Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-Verify and for more information on E-Verify; please contact DHS @
.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To perform and interpret moderately complex microbiological and chemical analyses.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Public Health Laboratory Scientist Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Division of Laboratories.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Laboratory Technician by the responsibility for performing routine professional laboratory analyses requiring interpretive judgment with a limited degree of independence.
Differs from the Public Health Laboratory Scientist 2 by the absence of responsibility for more complex laboratory analyses.
Examples of Work:
Performs a variety of standardized microbiological and chemical analyses with supervisor''s review of methods, accuracy, and quantity of output.
Initiates instrument start-up and calibrates laboratory equipment and/or scientific instrumentation for use in conducting procedures.
Analyzes a variety of clinical specimens to identify pathogenic bacteria.
Analyzes immunohematological specimens. Isolates and identifies organisms causing food poisoning by using biochemical and microbiological analyses.
Performs chemical analyses of food, potable water, and wastewater including pesticides, heavy metals and organics.
Performs proficiency testing and other procedures required for certification.
Prepares routine and complex media and reagents.
Performs bioassays for the identification of PKU, hypothyroidism, and hemoglobinopathies in newborns.
Performs quality control procedures on media prepared in-house and purchased commercially.
Adheres to all federal, state, and local guidelines and mandates regarding safety.
Performs other routine analyses as assigned by the supervisor.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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