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Laboratory Scientist 1

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$45,052.80 - Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Laboratory Services (SPB 3073)

This entry-level position is with the Environmental Microbiology Section.  The duties for this position include performing standardized qualitative microbiological analysis of drinking water using moderate to high complexity instrumentation.  This position conducts a variety of laboratory tests and analyses according to standard operating procedures, safely and effectively operates and maintains scientific instruments, performs quality control and quality assessment procedures, maintains stock reagents and consumables, and interprets data under close supervision.

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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a biological, microbiological, chemical, or environmental science, medical technology, molecular biology, forensic science or related field.

Special Requirement:  For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have or be eligible for licensure as a WV Clinical Laboratory Practitioner as required by 64 C.S.R.§57.
 
Date Posted
04/27/2026
Job Reference
PH26F213 PSA
Organization
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF LABORATORY SERVICES
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Category
Laboratory
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