Newborn Screening Chemist II – Onsite Public Health Lab

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DOH benefits package

On-site at Shoreline Public Health Lab

5% location-based pay adjustment

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Health's Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline seeks a Chemist 2 to join the Newborn Screening Laboratory, performing specialized testing of newborn blood specimens. You will use tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography, and immunoassays in a CLIA-certified laboratory to identify treatable conditions and support follow-up care for Washington infants.

This full-time onsite role offers opportunities for professional growth and a 5% location-based salary

Qualifications

• Experience performing chemical, biochemical, or analytical testing in a laboratory setting.
• Experience operating analytical laboratory instruments to conduct testing.
• Experience preparing and processing laboratory specimens and evaluating their suitability for testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures, including monitoring test performance and documenting findings.
• Experience documenting, evaluating, and maintaining laboratory test results and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and biochemical testing of newborn blood specimens using analytical instruments.
• Analyze test results, evaluate abnormal findings, and conduct additional testing to investigate questionable results and determine whether further analysis is needed.
• Monitor quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure testing accuracy, reliability, and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and evaluate newborn blood specimens for testing, including sorting and preparing samples for testing.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and quality control materials, and monitor supply inventory.
• Maintain laboratory records, document test results, and prepare routine reports.
• Contribute to laboratory improvements by assisting with procedure updates and validating new testing technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quality control

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s in chemistry/microbiology

Master’s in chemistry/microbiology

5+ years analytical lab experience

Molecular biology coursework

Tools

Tandem mass spectrometry

HPLC

Immunoassays

Electrophoresis

LIMS

Job description

The Washington State Department of Health's Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline seeks a Chemist 2 to join the Newborn Screening Laboratory, performing specialized testing of newborn blood specimens. You will use tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography, and immunoassays in a CLIA-certified laboratory to identify treatable conditions and support follow-up care for Washington infants.

This full-time onsite role offers opportunities for professional growth and a 5% location-based salary