Newborn Screening Public Health Scientist

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental Leave

Holidays

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Infant at Work program

Transit subsidy

Student Loan Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

State of Arizona is seeking a Public Health Scientist Associate in Phoenix to conduct laboratory analyses on dried blood spots for newborn screening. The role involves chemical, hematological, and molecular testing, with quality control and equipment maintenance, under the Office of Newborn Screening.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in biological or clinical laboratory science and CLIA high-complexity testing experience.

Formación

• CLIA minimum requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science.
• Experience with quality control and documentation.
• Ability to work with potentially infectious materials.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and chemistry.

Responsabilidades

• Performs hematological, molecular, and biochemical testing on dried blood spots.
• Maintains laboratory records and quality control data.
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Supports laboratory operations during public emergencies.
• Provides consultations to clients and other laboratorians.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Biochemical terminology

Quality control procedures

Safety procedures

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science

Herramientas

Laboratory instruments

Molecular testing equipment

Descripción del empleo

State of Arizona is seeking a Public Health Scientist Associate in Phoenix to conduct laboratory analyses on dried blood spots for newborn screening. The role involves chemical, hematological, and molecular testing, with quality control and equipment maintenance, under the Office of Newborn Screening.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in biological or clinical laboratory science and CLIA high-complexity testing experience.