Laboratory Scientist E, Metabolic 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 entry through experienced level position provides technical and analytic support for the Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory Section performing a broad range of clinical laboratory assignments. Under general supervision and with increasing independent judgment tests dried blood spot specimens from newborns for evidence of congenital endocrine and exocrine disorders inborn errors of metabolism selected hemoglobinopathies cystic fibrosis lysosomal storage diseases peroxisomal disorders primary immune deficiency using established procedures and protocols and in accordance with Michigan law and accepted medical practice.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
• 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 transcripts 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

Laboratory Scientist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Laboratory Scientist 10
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.

Laboratory Scientist P11
Two 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 10.

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: This is an in-person position; the physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Lansing MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

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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.

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