Laboratory Technologist II

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Under limited supervision, performs complex and varied laboratory procedures for the isolation and identification of bacteria in clinical samples/isolates. Sets up all samples received in the unit as well as orders correct test in Laboratory Information System (LIS). Provides consultative services for senders and epidemiologists.

Test all colonization screenings using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and culture to include:
Group A Strep (GAS) and Carbapenem Producing Organisms (CPO).

Independently set up all cultures/isolates received in the unit.

Work with Non-Enteric/Hospital Acquired Infections-Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (HAI ARLN) bench to run various tests in identification, culture, PCR and susceptibility testing to include:
Vitek MAST Analyze (MS) Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time-Of-Flight (maldi-TOF), Cepheid Genexpert, Modified Carbapenemase Inactivation Method (mCIM) and antibiotic susceptibility testing using disk diffusion.

Record and maintain inventory to include quality control.

Independently work on Non-Enteric/Hospital Acquired Infections-Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (HAI ARLN) bench to include but not limited to:
Haemophilus, Neisseria, Vibrio, and Streptococcus.

A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.