Newborn Screening Mass Spectrometry Scientist

State of Utah•Taylorsville, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) is seeking a Newborn Screening Mass Spectrometry Scientist to perform biochemical and molecular newborn screening testing. UPHL is CLIA certified, and candidates must meet CLIA requirements for this position. Continued employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprinting background check. Due to the nature of the testing samples, compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy is required. A teleworking option is not available for this position.

Requirements

Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications.
Has experience with mass spectrometry, biochemical, and/or molecular testing applications
Is motivated and has attention to detail.
Can support high-throughput testing.
Can read and understand technical writings and apply acquired knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Multichannel pipetting experience.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Participating in all high complexity testing functions, including clinical testing with clinical auto-analyzers, analysis and usage of mass spectrometers, molecular testing including quantitative PCR based screening assays, PCR based tests, next-generation sequencing based tests, hemoglobin analysis by isoelectric focusing and HPLC methods
Managing inventory control
Maintaining instruments and equipment
Punching dried blood spots using high-throughput punching equipment
Documenting all activities to meet CLIA requirements
Preparing specimens for laboratory analysis following appropriate guidelines and procedures
Analyzing and testing newborn dried blood spots (NBS)
Reviewing results for mass spectrometry, HPLB, hemoglobin variants by IEF, real-time PCR and DELFIA based assays
Reviewing and/or inspecting work for quality, accuracy, and completeness
Staying current with all laboratory SOPs
Other duties as assigned