Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Surry County, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 56094 - 60000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Medical Laboratory Technologist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH14

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

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct Serum Agglutination and Agar Gel-Immunodiffusion diagnostic tests for the detection of Mycoplasma synoviae Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Avian Influenza. This position also performs parasitologic exams on select specimens. Other duties include providing test results to producers and veterinarians submitting specimens for evaluation; data entry into a computerized laboratory information system for reporting test results; perform quality assurance and quality control monitoring for serologic techniques; and maintain an inventory of reagents and consumables for diagnostic testing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $56094-$60000

Intermediate knowledge of laboratory equipment instrumentation and terminology
Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate safety precautions to avoid infections
Ability to perceive colors normally
Ability to interpret abnormal results
Ability to research and develop procedures and methods and ability to implement necessary changes

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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.

Bachelors degree in medical technology chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory; or Completion of a Certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of experience in a medical laboratory; 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 Lynn Tooley

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleMedical Laboratory Technologist I (S)Position NumberGradeMH14About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness an...