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Laboratory Assistant 2

This is a mid-level position in the Newborn Screening Section. Duties include receiving and processing incoming specimens for laboratory testing, entering demographic and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and performing data entry checks on data entered into the LIMS. May include receiving and distributing supplies and work in preparing specimen collection kits. Duties are performed under general supervision.

Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
 
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in medical or other laboratory work.
Substitution: Successfully completed study in an accredited college or university which included at least ten semester hours in physical or biological sciences or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology. Completion of a recognized laboratory assistant course from a vocational school may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Date Posted
09/25/2026
Job Reference
PH27F139 PSA
Organization
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF LABORATORY SERVICES
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Category
Laboratory
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