Newborn Screening Chemist II – Lab Impact & Growth

Florida; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Chemist II to perform newborn screening analyses and manage data accuracy for multiple metabolic and endocrine disorders. You will verify results, ensure proper documentation, and support instrument maintenance in a regulated lab setting.

The role requires knowledge of lab testing procedures, the ability to work independently, and data integrity. A Bachelor’s degree in scientific fields is preferred, and eligibility for Florida Laboratory

Qualifications

• Minimum - Be eligible to obtain a Florida Laboratory License minimum of Public Health Technician Clinical Chemistry
• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences required

Responsabilités

• Prepare tests on all newborn screening filter paper blood specimens to detect infants at risk for multiple disorders.
• Initially check and approve test results electronically transmitted to mainframe computer database.
• Assure that all positives and borderline results have correct data concerning date of collection, birth weight, feeding type, and transfusion.
• Perform follow-up testing to confirm results on those infants at risk for the disorders tested.
• Maintain quality control data, participate in proficiency testing, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance of instruments and troubleshooting if needed.
• Delineate blood spots for hand punch, machine punch and those that are unsatisfactory on a rotating basis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Independent work

Planning & coordination

Lab testing knowledge

Data handling

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences

Public Health Technician Clinical Chemistry license

Description du poste

Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Chemist II to perform newborn screening analyses and manage data accuracy for multiple metabolic and endocrine disorders. You will verify results, ensure proper documentation, and support instrument maintenance in a regulated lab setting.

The role requires knowledge of lab testing procedures, the ability to work independently, and data integrity. A Bachelor’s degree in scientific fields is preferred, and eligibility for Florida Laboratory