Public Health Scientists Associate

Dept of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking a Public Health Scientist Associate to perform newborn screening analyses using dried blood spots, with a focus on identifying metabolic disorders.

You will conduct chemical, hematological and molecular testing, maintain quality control and records, and perform routine equipment maintenance within the Office of Newborn Screening. This role requires a strong foundation in laboratory science and compliance with state and federal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science.
• Knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and clinical laboratory methods.
• Skills in molecular and chemical laboratory testing and interpretation.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and Federal/State clinical testing standards.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analyses on dried blood spots from newborns to identify metabolic disorders.
• Perform chemical, hematological, and molecular testing of clinical specimens.
• Maintain quality control, and laboratory records, and provide equipment maintenance within the Office of Newborn Screening.

Skills

Molecular testing

Chemical testing

Quality control

Lab interpretation

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science

Job description

The Public Health Scientist Associate conducts laboratory analyses on dried blood spots from newborn babies to identify metabolic disorders at the Arizona Department of Health Services. The role performs chemical, hematological, and molecular testing of clinical specimens, maintains quality control and laboratory records, and provides equipment maintenance within the Office of Newborn Screening.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science
• Knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and clinical laboratory methods
• Skills in molecular and chemical laboratory testing and interpretation
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and Federal/State clinical testing standards
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Valid driver's license