Senior Medical Technologist – Neonatal Screening Expert

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist IV to perform highly complex immunofluorometric testing for neonatal screening (IRT, 17-OHP, T4, TSH, Galt) with oversight of QC, data entry, and final result release.

Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, training staff, and maintaining equipment, with a rotating Saturday schedule. Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and practical supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience in clinical laboratory testing (e.g., newborn screening, clinical chemistry and/or high-volume workload).
• Experience operating and troubleshooting complex laboratory instrumentation and equipment (e.g., analyzers, liquid handlers, automated samplers, pipettes, etc.).
• Experience in training, mentoring, or coaching staff. Supervisory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex immunofluorometric testing on neonatal screening specimens (IRT, 17-OHP, T4, TSH, Galt).
• Monitor workflow, quality control, data entry, and release of final results; ensure timeliness and documentation.
• Train staff on assay procedures and participate in safety, SOP updates, and disaster readiness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist IV to perform highly complex immunofluorometric testing for neonatal screening (IRT, 17-OHP, T4, TSH, Galt) with oversight of QC, data entry, and final result release.

Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, training staff, and maintaining equipment, with a rotating Saturday schedule. Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and practical supervisory experience.