Laboratory Support Assistant/Technician

Job Description:

Laboratory Support Assistant/Technician

Description

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

Why you’ll love this position:

You'll be working in a team environment with a fun atmosphere and a variety of work in a fast paced laboratory setting. As part of the Central Services Unit, you'll be providing support services lab-wide while serving the people of Missouri through the various services provided by the lab. Providing a public service can be a fulfilling experience, contributing to a sense of personal fulfillment and purpose.

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, ship dangerous goods
• Keep workspaces clean and compliant with lab safety standards
• Answer phones, assist caller 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 left 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 .

Kelly Cortes, Kelly.Cortes@health.mo.gov

Salary:

$37,245.84 per Year