Hiring: Special Pathogens Technician (Laboratory Technologist II)-61008907 Company: State of South Carolina Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:46:38 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance About the job Required Skills: •Work that makes a difference! •Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity •Performs Molecular Biology based, high complexity analyses such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Timed Resolved Fluorometry, Mass spectrophorometry (MALDI-TOF), Malarial testing for suspect Ebola cases, serological testing and nucleic acid (gene) sequencing. •Performs Clinical Microbiological procedures such as bacterial cultures, biochemical testing, phage lysis and susceptibility testing. •Maintains records of patient specimens and test results, and reports test results. Provide technical consultation to clinicians, laboratory scientists, and public health staff. •Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested. Qualifications: •A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field. •Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. •Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate. •Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. •Demonstrated capacity to take the Smallpox and Ebola vaccination is strongly preferred. •Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. •In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. •: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. Compensation: •$53,142 - $56,670 / year •Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!