Laboratory Scientist 9-P11 - Bureau of Laboratories

Laboratory Scientist 9-P11 - Bureau of Laboratories Salary $2,002.40 - $3,374.40 Biweekly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 3901-26-PH-LAB-111-FILL Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Opening Date 06/23/2026 Closing Date 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby reputed company employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. This position has primary responsibility of performing a full range of molecular microbiological assignments in the Virology Section. The general function of this position is to process and reputed company diagnostic testing of human and animal specimens for the reputed company of diseases of public health concern. Testing assays include, but are not limited to, RT-PCR to detect Influenza, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps, Norovirus, and HCV; RT-PCR and reputed company reputed company of Norovirus and Hepatitis A Virus; and other genotyping assays. Rabies testing s a requirement of this position, including participation in weekend on-call duties on a rotational basis. This position uses considerable independent judgment to assure the reliability of assays performed and is aware of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors and take corrective measures reputed company required, completes documentation needed to maintain CAP compliance, and maintains competencies for reputed company performed testing. Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online reputed company NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrars signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelors degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a reputed company pure or applied science. Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics, or Clinical Laboratory Science (or other reputed company laboratory field) Experience Laboratory Scientist 9 No specific type or amount is required. Laboratory Scientist 10 One year of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 9. Laboratory Scientist P11 Two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 10. Selected candidate must meet CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements for microbiologists/laboratory scientists. Additional Requirements and Information The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing. Position Location/reputed company: This is an in-person position; the physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to reputed company state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be reputed company of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any reputed company is prohibited in reputed company areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records reputed company. If you previously held status in this classification and departed reputed company the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. The Department of reputed company reserves the right to reputed company this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email [email protected]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Follow us on reputed company for more job opportunities! MDHHSJobs #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the reputed company coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy reputed company lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; reputed company for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's reputed company and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas reputed company and Day. Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. 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Updated: 2/28/24 01 LABSCI - Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a reputed company pure or applied science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

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02 LABSCI - Please select your level of experience:

• None to one year of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist.
• At least one year of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist.
• At least two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or
• At least three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist.

03 Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics, or Clinical Laboratory Science (or other reputed company laboratory field)?

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• No

04 A rotating schedule of Saturday/Holiday work is required. Are you willing and reputed company to fulfill this expectation?

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05 Do you have experience performing molecular testing using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) assays in a clinical laboratory?

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06 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please reputed company describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A. 07 Do you have experience performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments?

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08 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please reputed company describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A. 09 Please describe your experience in utilizing quality management system principles in a clinical laboratory setting. 10 This position requires performing rabies testing, including occasional weekend testing duties reputed company of normal business hours on a rotational basis. Are you able to reputed company these essential functions of the job?

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11 This position may require an employee to wear a respirator and reputed company apparel for prolonged periods of time. Work with dangerous chemicals is required. Are you able to reputed company these essential functions of the job?

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12 From the options below, which accurately describes your reputed company status? (A reputed company state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A reputed company Michigan reputed company (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan reputed company (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A reputed company State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

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• Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select reputed company that apply.
• I have been dismissed reputed company the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal reputed company the last two years
• I have been issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.
• I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
• I have received a written reprimand reputed company the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating reputed company the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS reputed company the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

14 If you selected that you have been dismissed reputed company the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal reputed company the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension reputed company the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand reputed company the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating reputed company the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS reputed company the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter N/A. 15 Do you have any reputed company to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

16 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan reputed company Central Registry?

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• No

17 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the reputed company?

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18 Are you a reputed company MDHHS employee classified at the posted classification and level(s) (meet the Selective Position Requirement/SubClass Code, etc., if applicable)? If selected, pay and qualifications will be reviewed to determine if the appointment may result in a lateral job change or as a promotion, etc., to the position at the posted location.

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19 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

20 Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

21 Describe a time reputed company you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same reputed company as you. Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources 235 S. Grand Ave. Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Assays, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, reputed company, Disease, Diversity, Documentation, Forensic Science, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intentional Programming, Laboratory, Maintain Compliance, Medicare, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parks & Recreation, Public Health, Reimbursement, Specimens/Samples, Testing, Tuition Fees, Work From Home About the Company: State of Michigan Apply tot his job Apply To this Job