Laboratory Support Technician - ESP0137

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note : The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Environmental Services Program at 2710 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

• Receive formal on-the-job and/or classroom training in the shipping, receiving, storing, and handling of biological, chemical and/or environmental samples; assembling and shipping of sample test kits; accessioning of testing samples; and disseminating of test results.
• Receive and sort incoming laboratory samples; compare and verify incoming laboratory test samples and requisitions; complete appropriate chain of custody documents.
• Coordinate delivery services of laboratory sample test kits with customers and vendors.
• Utilize specialized databases and management systems for proper chain of custody documentation and accessioning of incoming laboratory samples.
• Provide assistance to laboratory customers regarding submission processes and requisition of sample test kits; assist in receiving laboratory orders and determining testing needs.
• Enter, update and/or retrieve testing information/results utilizing database systems.
• Communicates with authorized representatives and private submitters regarding results reporting and laboratory procedures.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Attention to detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Decision Making : makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed)

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

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Vannesa Kempker, Sample Receiving Supervisor at Vannesa.Kempker@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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