Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N. Chestnut, Jefferson City, Mo 65109
Why you’ll love this position:Join an ever-changing testing environment that will affect the health and lives of the people of Missouri. From rabies one day to serology the next, this position will bring new opportunities and areas of interest.
What you'll do: - Perform a variety of standard and complex tests and analyses in accordance with all appropriate method/program quality assurance/quality control/safety policies and protocols in a timely manner.
- Provide technical interpretation of test results.
- Knowledge of science terminology, concepts, and principles.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks according to specific instructions and clearly prescribed procedures.
- Performs routine serologic tests for the presence of antibodies to various disease agents.
- Ability to perform necropsies on samples submitted for suspected Rabies infection.
- Receive the rabies vaccination.
- Cross train in Immunology and provide backup assistance for HIV testing.
Minimum Qualifications: - Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology
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 .
