Laboratory Scientist 9-P11, Metabolic Unit

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to provide technical and analytic support for the Newborn Screening Laboratory Section in Lansing, MI. Under general supervision and with increasing independent judgment, tests dried blood spot specimens from newborns for evidence of congenital disorders, using established procedures and in accordance with Michigan law and accepted medical practice. The position is in-person at 3350 N.

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology, microbiology, forensic science or related pure/applied science.
• Laboratory Scientist 9: no specific type or amount of experience required.
• Laboratory Scientist 10: one year of professional experience in relevant testing/analyses.
• Laboratory Scientist P11: two years of professional experience including one year at level 10.

Responsibilities

• Test dried blood spot specimens from newborns for evidence of congenital disorders.
• Perform a broad range of clinical laboratory assignments under supervision with increasing independence.
• Follow established procedures and Michigan law and accepted medical practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/microbiology/forensic science or related science

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here:

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

Laboratory Scientist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Laboratory Scientist 10

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.

Laboratory Scientist P11

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.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Position Location/Remote Office:

This is an in-person position; the physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment:

this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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