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Title: Laboratory Scientist – Clinical Inorganic Unit
$23.14 – $42.40 / Posted Thru: 12-3-23
Location: Lansing, Michigan – State of Michigan Laboratory
Purpose: This position functions as an entry level laboratory scientist performing a full range of professional laboratory assignments involving the analysis of human specimens for a wide range of heavy metals. This includes specimen preparation, quantitative analysis involving ICP-MSMS; LC-ICP-MS; GC-ICP-MSMS and performing maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. The laboratory scientist in this position maintains records according to CAP and CLIA regulatory requirements and performs statistical analysis of quality control data to ensure reliability of the analyses performed in the laboratory. This position reviews approved data through the current LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and assures that accurate data is obtained and reported in a timely manner to the appropriate follow-up programs throughout the state and country in support of public health decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duty 1 – 50 % of time – Perform the analysis of human specimens for a wide range of heavy metals in support of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, and other cooperative agreements. The analysis of human specimens includes sample preparation, quantitative instrumental analysis, and assuring accurate data is obtained and reported in a timely manner to follow-up programs. This duty is performed according to established procedures, practices, and policies of the section.
Duty 2 – 15% of time – At the entry level, performs statistical analysis and maintains quality controls statistical data to ensure reliability of results being reported and develops laboratory reports that comply with regulatory requirements; preventive maintenance logs to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Duty 3 – 20% of time – The scientist in this position will support the development of laboratory procedures, including support in the design and implementation of method validation studies and the Laboratory Information System. Annually review and update existing laboratory procedures and analytical methods for the unit. Perform evaluations on current and new laboratory instruments and equipment.
Duty 4 – 10% of time – This position performs duties related to the policies, standards and professionalism of the Bureau of Laboratories
Duty 4 – 5% of time – This position will function as a member of the Michigan Bioterrorism and Chemical Terrorism Public Health response teams as needed.
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Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
Experience: One year of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 9. A desire to participate in laboratory support functions in a variety of capacities is desired.
Important Skills and Characteristics:
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Any person working with specimens of human origin from unknown patients is at increased risk of acquiring communicable diseases by bacterial, viral, or other infections and is required to use careful aseptic techniques and proper precautions while working. Laboratory work involves daily contact with biological samples and hazardous chemicals. Accurate and precise laboratory and safety procedures, including universal precautions, must be followed at all times.
Physical Activities: Standing, lifting heavy objects 20-40lbs, carrying, bending, squatting, walking, and using a computer.
Conditions/Hazards: Dust, odor, fumes, chemicals, noise, sharp objects, high electrical voltage, low and high temperatures.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This person is a key member of the team. The employee functions as an entry to intermediate laboratory scientist in the analysis of human specimens for heavy metals. The duties involve use and maintenance of ICP-MSMS, LC-ICP-MS, and GC-MSMS instrumentation.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact Person/Group | Frequency | Purpose |
Supervisor | Daily | Supervision |
“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Non-Exempt” from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.”
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