Laboratory Technician II

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10/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Laboratory Technician II

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$39,842.88 - $45,156.24 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services

Location

100 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601

Description

The Department for Public Health, Division of Laboratory Services(DLS), Preparedness Section, is committed to enhancing the health and safety of Kentucky residents through prevention, promotion, and protection. This Laboratory Technician II position offers the opportunity to perform duties supporting critical, life-saving testing for various viral and bacterial diseases and heritable disorders. The Section supports essential testing conducted by DLS for submitting facilities across the state, ensuring that requested and mandated testing services are delivered to all citizens in the Commonwealth. The Division aims to help individuals improve their laboratory skills through advanced training in cutting-edge technologies. Each month, thousands of specimens are submitted to DLS, which is responsible for providing testing that adheres to strict regulations and tight turnaround times. This testing enables treatment to begin as early as possible for affected individuals, helping to eliminate or reduce the impact of infections, which could include permanent physical or mental disabilities or death.

The division is seeking a Laboratory Technician II who will learn to perform container room processing, glassware sterilization, and operate an industrial autoclave for waste sterilization.

This position is on-site; telecommuting is not available.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the oversight of the Division's Container room, ensure proper receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens to the correct sections
• Prepares and ships orders from submitting facilities for supplies needed for specimen collection.
• Operates routine equipment used for media preparation and maintains organization.
• Operates an autoclave for waste sterilization.
• Sterilizes glassware for laboratory use.
• Prepares reagents and assists with sample preparation per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and free of debris.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability and desire to learn quickly
• Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Computer literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with others.
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)
• Self-starter with initiative to problem solve

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of laboratory experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in laboratory science, medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, zoology, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory setting. May be exposed to stressful situations and potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Leigh Ann Bates at [email protected] or 502-782-7703.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D