Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
This job will involve the processing, analyzing and reporting of results from dried blood spot specimens collected from a newborn's heelstick. The Newborn Screening unit is responsible for testing all babies born in Missouri for over 70 genetic and metabolic disorders. Early detection and intervention can help prevent disabilities and/or death from these disorders. This job will also involve the accessioning, processing, analyzing, and reporting of STI and HIV samples that are submitted from various facilities located throughout the state of Missouri.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- Process, analyze, and report results from a high volume of newborn samples
- Accession, process, analyze, and report results for STI/HIV samples
- Perform testing with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
- Produce high-quality, accurate laboratory testing results
- Perform and document proper quality control for testing methods
- Use personal protective equipment and maintain safety as a top priority
- Perform maintenance on equipment
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a physical sciences field. Experience in pipetting and use of scientific instrumentation is strongly preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to process a large volume of biological samples with accuracy and efficiency. They should exhibit high attention to detail, strong critical thinking and a high level of commitment. They will be expected to work as a team, meet deadlines and be able to communicate well with coworkers and medical professionals. Once trained, the candidate should be able to work independently with minimal level of supervision.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Dana Strope, Biological Analysis Laboratory Manager, [email protected] 573-751-1465
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
