Newborn Screening Chemist II - QC & Instrument Care

Health Care; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care in Jacksonville seeks a Chemist II to perform newborn screening testing on blood specimens, analyze results, and conduct follow-up testing to confirm positives. The role requires maintaining QC data and performing daily instrument maintenance in a clinical lab environment.

The candidate should be eligible to obtain Florida Laboratory License and have strong knowledge of lab principles and equipment, with excellent communication and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain Florida Laboratory License (minimum Public Health Technician Clinical Chemistry).
• Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences (preferred).
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test newborn screening blood specimens to detect genetic, metabolic, and endocrine disorders.
• Analyze results and perform follow-up testing to confirm positive findings.
• Maintain quality control data.
• Conduct daily instrument maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory testing principles

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences

Job description

Health Care in Jacksonville seeks a Chemist II to perform newborn screening testing on blood specimens, analyze results, and conduct follow-up testing to confirm positives. The role requires maintaining QC data and performing daily instrument maintenance in a clinical lab environment.

The candidate should be eligible to obtain Florida Laboratory License and have strong knowledge of lab principles and equipment, with excellent communication and independent work skills.