Senior Clinical Chemistry Automation Specialist

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled clinical chemist to monitor day-to-day operations and maintain instrumentation, while contributing to assay development and project-based initiatives. The role emphasizes QA/QC, compliance with CAP and regulatory standards, and collaboration with leadership to implement new protocols and IT changes.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of high-complexity chemistry laboratory experience, a BS degree, and strong communication skills to work across teams and

Qualifications

• Two to three years of high-complexity chemistry laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience with CLSI/CLIA/CAP standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of assay concepts including analytical theory, QC evaluation, reference ranges, and instrumentation.
• Write laboratory procedures conforming to CLSI, CLIA, and CAP; ensure staff understand revisions.
• Perform testing with accuracy and precision using instrumentation; troubleshoot maintenance.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clinical Chemistry instrumentation

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled clinical chemist to monitor day-to-day operations and maintain instrumentation, while contributing to assay development and project-based initiatives. The role emphasizes QA/QC, compliance with CAP and regulatory standards, and collaboration with leadership to implement new protocols and IT changes.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of high-complexity chemistry laboratory experience, a BS degree, and strong communication skills to work across teams and