Newborn Screening Lab Scientist — 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

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.