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08/11/2025

Laboratory Clerk

Mahoning County Public Health

MAHONING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

 POSITION DESCRIPTION:           LABORATORY CLERK

POSITION DESCRIPTION

APPROVED:                                     July, 2014

RESPONSIBLE TO:             Director of Laboratory Services

JOB SUMMARY:  An employee in this class requires some science or clinical background in order to perform low-level laboratory testing, and assist with higher level sample preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Performs sample receiving duties according to EPA guidelines.  Responsible for receiving samples at the laboratory and logging them into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  1. Performs low-level laboratory testing on various samples using EPA approved methods, under the supervision of lab assistants or lab technicians.
  1. Perform computer entry of approved laboratory data into the LIMS.
  1. Perform reporting of approved laboratory results.
  1. Assists in maintenance of laboratory records and documentation.
  1. Cleans and maintains laboratory work areas.
  1. Serve on relevant local community and interagency committees. E.g., participates with management and staff for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Strategic Planning, and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) committees.
  1. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school degree with science courses such as chemistry, biology, or physics.  Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.  Knowledge of general office procedures and good communication skills.

POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES: Tier 1

Analytic/Assessment Skills

Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency Skills

Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

Financial Planning and Management Skills

Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

*Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, Council on Linkages Between

Academia and Practice. http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Documents/Core_Competencies_for_ Public_Health_Professionals_2014June.pdf

           

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