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Looking for a role where curiosity, precision, and science come together behind the scenes? The Department ofMedical Examiner is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Medical Technologist II! This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves forensic laboratory work essential to accurate investigations, legal proceedings, and public accountability.

What You'll Do

Perform toxicology tests and prepare microscope slides, handle specimens from autopsies or hospitals, follow test orders from pathologists, and send or receive samples and results from other labs.
Manage the laboratory, including handling specimens safely, preparing chemicals, keeping slides and equipment organized, ensuring quality control, and ordering supplies.
Manage records, including keeping test reports, specimen files, lab manuals, operational reports, and reconciling invoices.
Support laboratory operations and research, including reviewing and improving procedures, researching new techniques, analyzing lab functions, assisting pathologists, and attending relevant meetings and trainings.
Perform other related duties as needed, including fit testing respirators, handling lab-related calls, transporting specimens, responding to disaster or mass fatality incidents, testifying in court, and completing other tasks assigned by pathologists.

Special Work Requirements

Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
May utilize highly toxic, poisonous, and combustible chemicals, as well as flammable gases.
Exposure to biological specimens that may contain infectious diseases.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Applications must be submitted online by January 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) in order to be accepted.

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval, and subject to funding availability.***

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in medical technology, bacteriology, serology, parasitology or chemistry.

Only education completed at the time of application will be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of experience in medical technology in a medical, public health or clinical laboratory.

Must be able to:

Understand how a medical laboratory operates and what is needed to run it
Apply principles and practices of medical technology
Use basic chemistry and biological science concepts in lab work
Perform standard clinical laboratory methods and techniques
Keep up with current trends and developments in laboratory science
Use and take care of laboratory equipment and materials properly
Accurately test and analyze specimens using standard lab methods
Evaluate and record lab test results clearly
Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, formulas, and charts
Work safely and properly with lab equipment and tools
Work effectively with patients, hospital staff, and coworkers
Keep accurate records and prepare clear reports

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Current Medical Technologist License or equivalent in the State of Hawaii.
2. Valid Driver's License (type3/automobile), as required.

Please attach an electronic copy of your Medical Technologist license (or equivalent) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation........................................................100%

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