SR CLIN LAB SCIENT(PB HLT CHEM
About The Position
The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist conducts routine quantitative and qualitative physical, chemical, and biological tests according to established protocols, with specialization in public health chemistry, including biomonitoring and chemical threats. The position performs complex standardized laboratory tests and quality-control activities, supports method development and validation, and contributes to laboratory improvement projects and public health and safety research. The role is based in the Biomonitoring and Chemical Threats Laboratory and works under the general supervision of a superior, with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed upon completion for conformance with accepted practices and policies. As required, the scientist may oversee, instruct, train, and review the work of subordinates. The scientist maintains sample integrity and secure chain-of-custody when applicable; uses laboratory information and other database systems for data entry, review, and reporting; operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment; performs technical data review and quality-assurance activities; and prepares reports and recommendations. The role also provides technical assistance to internal and external partners, participates in staff training and continuing education, and complies with laboratory safety, biosafety, legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements. The position is restricted to federal funding. The scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related science from a recognized college.
- Employment in a laboratory as a clinical laboratory scientist.
- Thorough knowledge of moderate and complex laboratory instruments and equipment and the techniques and procedures for their use.
- Thorough knowledge of the basic theories, principles, and practices of clinical laboratory science in the field of specialization.
- Thorough knowledge of literature and current developments in clinical laboratory science.
- Ability to exercise judgment in preparing specimens, determining appropriate test procedures, and interpreting test results.
- Ability to perform clinical laboratory tests with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Ability to oversee, instruct, train, and review the work of assigned subordinates.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Must meet and continually maintain the personnel qualification standards for performing clinical laboratory tests required by RIGL 23-16.2-6.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
- Prior experience identifying compounds using mass spectrometry.
- Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Experience with liquid chromatography.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative physical, chemical, and biological tests according to established protocols.
- Perform complex standardized tests and quality-control work in public health chemistry, including biomonitoring and chemical threats.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement and updating standard operating procedure documentation and routine reporting.
- Maintain sample integrity and secure chain-of-custody when applicable.
- Use Laboratory Information Management Systems and other database systems for data entry, review, and reporting, in accordance with applicable regulations such as HIPAA.
- Participate in training laboratory personnel in proper laboratory methods and techniques, and in instructing and evaluating scholars.
- Operate, maintain, and perform authorized minor repairs on laboratory instruments; effectively use and maintain instruments and equipment.
- Perform technical review of laboratory data and keep records of tests and analyses.
- Generate, aggregate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative analytical results for validation and method development; analyze findings and present conclusions and recommendations through analytical reports.
- Provide information and technical assistance to internal and external partners in accordance with internal policies.
- Investigate testing difficulties through experimental work, library research, or consultation with authorities in the field.
- Participate in laboratory quality assessment and improvement; perform quality-control, technical competency, and proficiency tests and assure compliance with standards.
- Monitor testing-supply inventory and alert others when reorders are needed; help resolve operational issues such as reagent shortages and equipment problems.
- Perform analyses supporting public health and safety research and laboratory improvement projects.
- Assist with quality assessment, corrective action, and improvement program evaluations.
- Represent the unit at meetings, conferences, and before the public.
- Perform laboratory activities that ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; follow laboratory safety and biosafety requirements and report concerns to supervisors.
- Collaborate with staff and other units to support continuity and coverage of laboratory operations and integrate the laboratory unit's work within the Division or Department.
- Participate in staff continuing education, staff performance evaluations, departmental and section meetings, and seminars as required.
- Assist in preparing documents for external grant funding for laboratory operations or research, as assigned.
- May oversee, instruct, train, and review the work of subordinates.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- State of Rhode Island employee benefits are available; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits website.
- Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
