Laboratory Technician - Temp - Urine Drug Screening Technician

Charleston Center Drug Screen Laboratory Position

Charleston Center is a full-service Behavioral Health Agency that treats patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

HIRING HOURLY: $19.34 - $20.53

Hours: Early morning and evening shifts. Work Schedule can vary dependent on lab needs.

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Charleston Center is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our DPH/CLIA Certified Drug Screen Laboratory.

• This position is responsible for collecting witnessed urine specimens from inpatient and outpatient donors, obtains results by running all specimens through a Beckman AU480 Analyzer, ensures results are reported to staff, and outside referrals.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, legible handwriting, and the ability to master specific computer software and analyzer quality control and calibrations in order to achieve a SEIMENS on the job Analyzer Certification.
• Please note that this position is for collection of drug testing specimens only, there are no venipuncture (blood) collections performed. Previous experience in specimen collection a plus. Requires work within a laboratory fume hood.
• Packages/prepares samples for transport to on and off-site laboratories for further handling/analysis.
• Applicant must have the ability to work with policies and procedures to handle biohazard waste and prepare for weekly pick-up.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree with a year or more of related experience, or any comparable combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

Charleston County Government