Scientist (Sample Support Services) – CL512
About The Position
The Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is hiring a Scientist to join the Sample Support Services Group. This role supports statewide laboratory testing that protects the health and safety of communities across the Commonwealth. DCLS is one of the largest and most diverse consolidated state laboratories in the nation, performing approximately 9 million tests annually. The results from these tests are used by public health, agriculture, food regulatory, environmental protection, and law enforcement officials. DCLS is a member of several public health networks and emergency response groups and directs the Commonwealth’s environmental laboratory accreditation program. The Accessioning Scientist in Sample Support Services will perform pre-analytical functions related to accessioning, provide training within the group, respond to inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and reject samples. This position will also assist with maintaining documents to meet QA/QC policies and DCLS record retention policies. All DCLS safety rules and regulations must always be upheld. The Sample Support Service’s Group (SSS) receives a variety of specimens/samples from hospitals, health departments, Department of Environmental Quality regional offices, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer services, and Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water submitters across the Commonwealth.
Requirements
- Knowledge of general laboratory terminology, procedures and basic mathematics
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices for the handling of chemical, microbiological, infectious and toxic materials
- Experience with accessioning high volumes of clinical and/or environmental samples accurately
- Experience providing customer service by investigating issues and resolving problems for internal and external customers.
- Experience with laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Ability to follow procedures, prioritize work and identify errors
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
- Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience with chain of custody procedures
- Experience using Abbott STARLIMS for sample accessioning
- Experience with various computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and/or SharePoint
- Experience leading teams
- Experience training staff in accordance with SOPs
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-analytical functions related to accessioning and provides training
- Performs, monitors, and documents quality control (QC) procedures
- Responds to inquiries from customers, resolves problems and discrepancies; rejects samples that don’t meet standards
- Maintains professional relationships and provides responsive support to internal and external customers
- Supports DCLS mission through effective teamwork
- Ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment
Benefits
- Excellent health benefits at affordable pricing
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Paid life insurance
- Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Other leave benefits
- Wellness programs
- State retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching
- Supplemental bus passes
- Ride share
- Parking
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer
- Hepatitis B vaccine is offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
