Newborn Screening Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Newborn Screening Mass Spectrometry Scientist (Chemist/Microbiologist II)

Do you have any experience with laboratory testing? Do you want to make a difference in public health? If this is you, then the Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) needs you as a Newborn Screening Mass Spectrometry Scientist. In this role you will perform biochemical and molecular newborn screening testing. UPHL is CLIA certified. You must meet the CLIA requirements (found HERE ) to work in this position.

PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE APPLYING:

• Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.
• Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy. Please click HERE for the most current policy information.
• A teleworking option is not available for this position.
• To qualify for this position, you MUST meet CLIA requirements. These requirements can be found HERE .

Job Responsibilities:

• Participating in all high complexity testing functions, including clinical testing with clinical auto-analyzers, analysis and usage of mass spectrometers, molecular testing including quantitative PCR based screening assays, PCR based tests, next-generation sequencing based tests, hemoglobin analysis by isoelectric focusing and HPLC methods
• Managing inventory control
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
• Punching blood clots using high-throughput punching equipment
• Documenting all activities to meet CLIA requirements
• Preparing specimens for laboratory analysis following appropriate guidelines and procedures
• Analyzing and testing newborn dried blood spots (NBS)
• Reviewing results for mass spectrometry, HPLB, hemoglobin variants by IEF, real-time PCR and DELFIA based assays
• Reviewing and/or inspecting work for quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Staying current with all laboratory SOPs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
• Has experience with mass spectrometry, biochemical, and/or molecular testing applications
• Is motivated and has attention to detail
• Can support high-throughput testing
• Can read and understand technical writings and apply acquired knowledge

Schedule:

• This position will be scheduled for 4 10-hour shifts OR 5 8-hours shifts Monday-Friday with occasional weekends (primarily Saturdays).
• Scheduled hours are typically from 8:00AM to 6:30PM

The Agency:
To learn more about UPHL, please click HERE . To learn more about UPHL's Newborn Screening program, please click HERE . Working Conditions:

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.