PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST GENERAL III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, MDH Laboratory Administration in Baltimore, seeks a full-time laboratory scientist to perform, analyze, and report test results on environmental and food samples using approved methods.

The role emphasizes rigorous QA practices, data interpretation, and collaboration with public health initiatives; requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in a chemistry laboratory performing analytical tests.
• Experience with environmental/biological or public health testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses, interpret results, and report test outcomes on environmental or food samples.
• Apply approved FDA/EPA/CDC and Standard methods using incubations, digestions, extractions, and analyte quantification.
• Ensure data accuracy and contribute to public health initiatives through quality testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology

Tools

Mass spectrometry

FDA/EPA/CDC methods

ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Laboratory Administration, Baltimore, MD

GRADE

STD0020

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a full-performance laboratory scientist in the Division of Environmental Sciences. This position performs, analyses, interprets, and reports test results on environmental and/or food samples submitted to the State Public Health Laboratory using incubations, digestions, extractions, and analyte quantification through approved FDA, EPA, CDC, and/or Standard methods. This testing is performed as part of the Laboratories Administration’s activities to promote, protect, and preserve the health and well-being of the people in Maryland in conjunction with State and Federal funded public health initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory performing analytical tests on environmental, biological or multi-matrix samples; or two years of experience working in a medical or public health laboratory performing diagnostic or public health testing on human specimens.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours in the above noted disciplines for each year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Science Research Officer classifications or Medical Laboratory Specialists specialty codes in the Science related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience in the operation, application, and data interpretation of high-resolution on mass spectrometry and tandem triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry
• Experience analyzing environmental and food samples using EPA and FDA approved methods
• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited quality assurance system with a strong understanding of laboratory quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.