Newborn Screening Clinical Lab Analyst

Austin Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health laboratory in Ankeny, IA is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Analyst for newborn screening. The role involves performing biochemical and genetic testing of newborn blood specimens to detect inherited disorders. The position requires adherence to CLIA regulations and an official transcript prior to employment. Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. Applicants must be eligible and encouraged to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Official transcript required prior to employment offer.
• Transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated by NACES.
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical and genetic testing of blood specimens from newborns.

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State Hygienic Laboratory
Diagnostic and Clinical Division
Newborn Screening, Clinical Lab Analyst

The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has an exciting full-time opportunity for newborn screening clinical laboratory analyst in the Ankeny, IA facility. The primary function of the position is to perform biochemical and genetic testing of blood specimens collected from newborns for detection of inherited disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical and genetic testing of blood specimens collected from newborns for detection of inherited disorders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• To meet CLIA regulations, an official transcript or a copy of an official transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment.
• Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org/); the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm with rotating weekends and Holidays
• Work Modality: On-site
• For more information, please see: https://research.uiowa.edu/work-us
• To apply: See requisition 25005328 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu
• Applicable background checks will be conducted.
• The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.