Public Health Lab Scientist - Newborn Screening

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services seeks a Public Health Scientist Associate to conduct laboratory analyses on dried blood spots from newborns for metabolic disorder screening. The role involves chemical, hematological and molecular testing, quality control, and maintaining comprehensive lab records within the Office of Newborn Screening.

You will provide consultation to clients and laboratorians, perform instrument maintenance, manage reagents, and support testing operations during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science.
• CLIA minimum requirements for high complexity testing.
• Ability to perform molecular and biochemical testing on dried blood spots.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized hematological, molecular biological, and biochemical testing procedures on dried blood spots submitted for laboratory analysis.
• Works with potentially infectious, and/or other hazardous materials.
• Performs quality control testing as required by regulations; maintains appropriate records.
• Records results of laboratory analyses, including procedure followed, specific laboratory results, final identification, date reported.
• Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments. Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemical testing

Quality control

Lab safety

Documentation

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science

Job description

The Arizona Department of Health Services seeks a Public Health Scientist Associate to conduct laboratory analyses on dried blood spots from newborns for metabolic disorder screening. The role involves chemical, hematological and molecular testing, quality control, and maintaining comprehensive lab records within the Office of Newborn Screening.

You will provide consultation to clients and laboratorians, perform instrument maintenance, manage reagents, and support testing operations during