Newborn Screening Laboratory Technologist II - 61008898

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, dental, vision, LTD, and life

SC Deferred Compensation

Retirement plans: SCRS and State ORP

Job summary

Department of Public Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform complex newborn screening and metabolic disorder testing. The role requires proficiency with Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, MS/MS, and PCR, plus instrument maintenance and QC responsibilities.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to laboratory standards, with potential hybrid work arrangements after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline or equivalent training required.
• ASCP certification and MLS/MT or MLT degree with required experience as specified in the posting.
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred or required by the agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex laboratory procedures for detection of metabolic diseases and other inherited disorders.
• Performs complex newborn screening testing using Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, tandem MS, PCR; maintains instruments and troubleshoots issues.
• Performs quality control per protocol and reviews QC results for acceptability.
• Prepares reagents and reports patient test results; communicates abnormal results per procedures; works independently and in teams; participates in QA activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab procedures

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related medical or scientific discipline

Associate degree or equivalent training in related field

Tools

Iso-electric focusing

HPLC

Tandem Mass Spectrometry

PCR

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex and varied laboratory procedures for the detection of metabolic diseases, hemoglobinopathies, and other inherited disorders. Helps train staff on the varied testing benches in the laboratory.
• Performs complex laboratory testing in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. Methodologies utilized include Iso-electric focusing, HPLC, tandem Mass Spectrometry, PCR, and automated analyzers. Performs required maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, both scheduled and as needed maintenance. Must be able to troubleshoot problems.
• Performs quality control as required, and according to protocol; reviews quality control for acceptability.
• Prepares various reagents needed for testing specimens. Accurately reviews and report patient test results and communicates abnormal test results, according to approved laboratory procedures. Works both independently and as part of a team. Participates in quality assurance activities within the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

State Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field.

Agency Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or an associate's degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) degree with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience; or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) degree with ASCP certification and at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.