Medical Laboratory Technician

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Surry County, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 37966 - 50000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Medical Laboratory Technician (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

Duties include assisting veterinarians during necropsy examinations including cleaning restocking and disinfecting the necropsy area. Other duties include laundry janitorial grounds maintenance and shipping of hazardous diagnostic specimens. This position includes strenuous physical activity and applicants must be able to lift up to 50#. Some weekend and holiday work may be involved.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range-$37966-$50000

Ability to learn basic laboratory techniques equipment and terminology.
Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in some detail.
Ability to learn basic animal anatomical structure and sampling techniques to assist veterinarian in necropsy.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Toni Tooley

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleMedical Laboratory Technician (S)Position NumberGradeMH06About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and fo...