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8/15/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-04753
Public Health Laboratory Scientist I
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$51,269.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
100 Sower Boulevard
Suite 204
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Department for Public Health, Division of Laboratory Services (DLS), Global Preparedness & Environmental Branch is dedicated to improving health and safety of Kentucky citizens through prevention, promotion and protection. The Public Health Laboratory Scientist I position provides the individual with the opportunity to perform critical, life-saving testing for various environmental and/or chemical exposures. The Branch works with submitting facilities across the state to ensure requested and mandated testing services are provided to all citizens living in the Commonwealth.
The Division strives to allow individuals to enhance their laboratory skills through advanced trainings in state–of-the-art technologies. The Environmental Chemistry Section of DLS is responsible for providing analysis of the approximately 4,300 specimens received each month. This testing allows for treatment to begin as soon as possible in the affected individual’s lives, thereby eliminating or reducing the effects of the exposures, which could include permanent physical and/or mental disability or death.
The Division is seeking a Chemist that will be responsible for performing lead, pesticide, mercury, mold, fluoride, heavy metals detection and analysis for the submitting facilities in Kentucky. This individual will work with our state partners, such as the Kentucky Milk Safety Branch, Kentucky Food Safety Branch and federal partners such as the EPA, FDA, USDA and OSHA. The candidate for this position needs to be a fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated to do an excellent job, have a desire to improve systems and keep the team informed of issues. The successful candidate needs to be professional, polite, attentive to details and understands the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, medical technology, zoology, forensics science, animal science, biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, health science, biomedical engineering, environmental biology, ecology, pre-med studies, agricultural engineering, bacteriology, biochemistry, physics, biophysics, dairy science, genetics, pathology, veterinary medicine, histology or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional laboratory work conducting laboratory testing.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Certification as a Medical Technologist or a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology will substitute for one year of experience; OR master's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, any biological, physical, or agricultural science, including microbiology, virology, immunology, bacteriology, histology, molecular microbiology or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a laboratory setting. May be exposed to potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Dempsey at rdempsey@ky.gov or 502-782-3872.
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