Clinical Lab Scientist (09747, 09751)
About The Position
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Public Health and Safety Division, has a Clinical Laboratory Scientist opportunity in Helena. The position performs testing for infectious agents to support the Montana Public Health Laboratory, with testing areas that include serology, bacteriology, mycology/parasitology, mycobacteriology, molecular testing, and next-generation sequencing. The role also performs newborn screening to detect metabolic abnormalities in infants. The laboratory focuses on disease detection, surveillance, and prevention for Montana. The position provides technical consultation to public health and clinical partners on test methodologies, proper specimen collection and handling, and accurate interpretation and correlation of test results.
Requirements
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and practices.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills, including acute attention to detail.
- Ability to determine data validity and interpret test results.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or a comparable science discipline.
- One year of experience in a CLIA-approved clinical laboratory certified to perform high-complexity testing.
- Current Montana State CLS License or eligibility to obtain a license.
- MT (ASCP) or another nationally recognized registry.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing for infectious agents in areas including serology, bacteriology, mycology/parasitology, mycobacteriology, molecular testing, and next-generation sequencing.
- Perform newborn screening testing to detect metabolic abnormalities in infants.
- Provide technical consultation to public health and clinical partners regarding test methodologies, specimen collection and handling, and interpretation and correlation of test results.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Work/life balance
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Advancement opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
