Laboratory Scientist 9-P11, Metabolic Unit
About The Position
The Laboratory Scientist in this entry through experienced level position, provides technical and analytic support for the Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory Section performing a broad range of clinical laboratory assignments. Under general supervision and with increasing independent judgment, tests dried blood spot specimens from newborns for evidence of congenital endocrine and exocrine disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, selected hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, lysosomal storage diseases, peroxisomal disorders, primary immune deficiency, using established procedures and protocols and in accordance with Michigan law and accepted medical practice.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
- One year of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 9.
- Two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 10.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical and analytic support for the Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory Section.
- Performs a broad range of clinical laboratory assignments.
- Tests dried blood spot specimens from newborns for evidence of congenital endocrine and exocrine disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, selected hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, lysosomal storage diseases, peroxisomal disorders, primary immune deficiency, using established procedures and protocols and in accordance with Michigan law and accepted medical practice.
Benefits
- Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
- Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
