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What You'll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) is Ohio's state animal health laboratory, staffed by technicians, scientists, and veterinarians who perform diagnostic testing to protect animal health across Ohio. Within ADDL, Central Receiving manages all incoming mail and clinical samples, verifying documentation, accessioning them into LIMS, and routing them to the correct testing sections. 

This position is responsible for: 

• Receives accessions and processes clinical samples 

• Uses computer & laboratory information management system (LIMS) for accessioning of daily submissions to the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) 

• Participates in day to day operations of the Central Receiving lab section 

• Receives a variety of clinical samples (i.e., blood, serum, urine, tissue, swabs, oral fluids, fecal, abortion samples, rabies suspect samples etc.) from clinicians, the necropsy floor, pathologists, authorized field agents & other laboratories & sources

• Opens mail and verifies that submission forms contain required information 

• Confirms sample identification, matching paperwork to sample 

• Inputs submission information into the LIMS 

• Scans submission forms and attaches them to each LIMS case 

• Prints case labels and applies them to samples and submission forms 

• Answers telephone calls and responds to e-mail correspondence from clients 

• Organizes and assigns identification numbers to samples 

• Organizes test tube racks and trays

• Participate in on-call rotation with other lab staff

• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers 

• Trains staff in sample receipt and accessioning procedures

• Assist with daily upkeep of assigned laboratory section & associated equipment such as computer, scanner, barcode readers, and refrigerators 

• Participates in the laboratory's biosafety and Quality Management System 

• Cleans and disinfects work area 

• Maintains work area supplies and equipment 

• Performs general housekeeping tasks of laboratory sinks, benches & other laboratory areas 

• Orders supplies

• Files archived submission records and participates on laboratory digitization efforts 

• Assists laboratory personnel and independently conducts elementary laboratory test procedures (i.e., reagents are ready-to-mix, all testing procedures are outlined in stepwise manner & test systems are visually evaluated, with all possible results being previously defined as to how they will look & require no interpretation) using simple equipment

• Prepares specimens for storage and ships specimens to other laboratories for additional testing

• Attends & participates in staff meetings, conferences and activities 

• Responds to internal & external correspondence

• Performs other duties as assigned

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.  ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members.  All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity Benefits

        Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

        Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

o   Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

o   Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

o   Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

o   Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

o   Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

        Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

        Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

Formal education in arithmetic that included fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking English; 3 courses in high school science (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology) which included laboratory testing & use & maintenance of laboratory equipment or 12 months experience in science laboratory preparing specimens & samples for testing, preparing reagents &/or conducting basic/routine laboratory tests. 
-Or 12 months experience as Laboratory Technician 1, 86111. 
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.