Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist II) CTCC/FRDC

Job Description:

Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist II) CTCC/FRDC

Description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

Be trained as a generalist technologist in the Toxicology Laboratory within the entire laboratory in both screening and confirmation; to be able to cover both areas and perform duties of both sections.

Identify chains of evidence and match to urine and oral swab samples in preparation for assigning liquidator numbers for COE’s and samples for preparing them to have reports and labels typed.

Label chains of evidence, samples and test tubes to properly identify that all match before processing. Prepare samples to be placed in racks to be placed on biochemical analyzers for processing. Prep and pour urine samples and prep oral fluid samples for processing.

Be trained to operate biochemical analyzers, GC/MS and LC/MS equipment, verify results, monitor calibrators and controls. Verify calibrators, controls and sample results. Reconcile results with Chains of Evidence.

Maintain biochemical analyzers and other equipment, maintain logs of inventories, reagents, supplies needed in both screening and confirmation labs. Other general laboratory work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five or more years of professional technical experience as a medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or related field.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in chemistry, physical/biological science, or related field, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of one year of the listed experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Salary:

$46,834.56 per Year