Senior Public Health Chemist - Mass Spec & LC

RI Council 94; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island State Health Laboratory is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Public Health Chemistry) to perform complex analyses and ensure high-quality laboratory operations in a public health setting. The role includes data review, method validation, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, have professional laboratory experience, and meet RI licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Experience as a clinical laboratory scientist.
• Must meet Rhode Island licensure standards for clinical laboratory tests.
• Strong attention to quality control and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex tests in hematology, chemistry, serology, transfusion, and microbiology as needed.
• Maintain sample integrity and secure chain-of-custody when applicable.
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare clear analytic reports and present conclusions to superiors.

Skills

Judgement in testing

Interpreting results

Report writing

Training subordinates

Cooperation with teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIMS

Mass spectrometry

Liquid chromatography

Job description

Rhode Island State Health Laboratory is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Public Health Chemistry) to perform complex analyses and ensure high-quality laboratory operations in a public health setting. The role includes data review, method validation, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, have professional laboratory experience, and meet RI licensure requirements.