Laboratory Support Assistant

Job Description:

Laboratory Support Assistant

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N. Chestnut, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Come join our team! We are seeking individuals who are committed to high quality work and enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, and progressive team environment. As a vital member of the Laboratory Support Services team, you will ensure the laboratory's essential operations run smoothly, directly serving the people of Missouri. Your daily responsibilities-from accessioning samples and building test kits to managing critical patient data and providing essential customer service internally and externally-directly contribute to public health and safety. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to find purpose by upholding the operational excellence of the State Public Health Laboratory.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Refurbish kit components and build test kits.
• Take customer orders, pack and ship items requested by customers.
• Receive, sort, and deliver incoming mail and packages.
• Obtain Dangerous Goods Shipping Certification and ship dangerous goods.
• Keep workspaces clean and compliant with lab safety standards.
• Answer phones, assist callers with orders and questions, transfer, or take messages.
• Process lab waste/laundry/glassware; operate autoclave and other sterilization equipment.
• Accession samples.
• Scanning and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Readiness to learn.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Desire to provide good customer service.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift heavy packages/objects.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Kelsea Scott, Kelsea.Scott@health.mo.gov

Dené Hall, Dene.Hall@health.mo.gov

Salary:

$37,245.84 per Year