Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Inorganic Unit

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity respect and fairness. For more information please visit our MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.

The Laboratory Scientist in this position provides analytical support and carries out a range of professional laboratory assignments involving the analysis of human specimens and biological samples for a wide range of heavy metals. The analysis of human specimens and biological samples includes sample preparation quantitative analysis involving ICP-MS; LC-ICP-MS; ICP-MSMS; and GC-ICP-MS; and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. This position reviews approved data through the current LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). The Laboratory Scientist participates in methods evaluation methods development and validation of methods and documentation of laboratory methods in terms of written laboratory procedures practices and policies. Lastly this position 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.

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To be considered for this position you must :

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and / or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume transcript and / or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based internet or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date and the registrars signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here : Instructions

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelors degree in chemistry biochemistry biology microbiology forensic science or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

Three years 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 including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11.

Additional Requirements and Information

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment random post-accident reasonable suspicion return-to-duty and follow-up drug and / or alcohol testing.

Position Location / Remote Office : The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Lansing MI.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department / Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment : this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position please email . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 45