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Arizona Department of Health Services · 3 weeks ago

Public Health Scientist Associate

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$56K/yr - $56K/yr

The Arizona Department of Health Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Arizona’s residents. The Public Health Scientist Associate is responsible for conducting laboratory analyses on newborns' dried blood spots to identify metabolic disorders, performing quality control, and maintaining laboratory records.

FitnessHealth CareWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs, specialized hematological, molecular biological, and biochemical testing procedures on dried blood spots submitted for laboratory analysis

Works with potentially infectious, and/or other hazardous materials

Performs quality control testing as required by regulations; maintains appropriate records

Records results of laboratory analyses, including such information as procedure followed, specific laboratory results, final identification, date reported

Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments

Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Qualification

Molecular biologyBiochemical testingQuality control proceduresPreventative maintenanceClinical Laboratory Improvement ActSafety precautionsEffective communicationTechnical report writing

Required

Candidate must have earned a bachelor's degree in a biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution

Candidate must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CLIA 493.1489

Driver's License

Knowledge of molecular biology and/or biochemical terminology, general biological sciences, chemistry and biology

Knowledge of principles and practices of molecular biology and/or chemistry; molecular biology and/or chemical laboratory methods, procedures, equipment, and technology

Knowledge of quality control procedures and techniques

Knowledge of federal and state standards applicable to clinical test procedures

Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act - CLIA

Knowledge of performance management (PM), and continuous quality improvement (CQI) and lean methodologies

Skill in molecular and/or chemical laboratory testing and interpretation

Skill in performing preventative maintenance for standard laboratory equipment

Skill in applying safety precautions and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; communicate verbally and in writing; maintain accurate laboratory notes; write technical reports

Ability to support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination