Laboratory Scientist E, Operations and Analytics Unit

Salary: $25.03 - $42.18 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3901-26-PH-LAB-086-EST
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)


Job Description
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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 complex 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:
• 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 employment should 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 registrar's signature.

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

Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's 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. Blvd. in 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.
The Department 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 for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Updated: 2/28/24
01


Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02


Please select your level of experience:

• None to 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.
• At least 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.
• At least two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or
• At least 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.

03


Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

04


If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.
05


Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

06


From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

07


Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

08


Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

11


Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Laboratory Scientist 9-P11 and interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

12


A rotating schedule of Saturday/Holiday work is required. Are you willing and prepared to fulfill this expectation?

• Yes
• No

13


Please select your years of experience working in a newborn screening, clinical, chemistry, molecular, or related scientific laboratory.

• 5 years or more
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

14


Briefly explain your laboratory experience (type of laboratory and work conducted). If you answered "none", please type N/A.
15


Do you have any experience in one of the test method platforms used in Newborn Screening (Tandem Mass Spectrometry, molecular biology (PCR, DNA, etc), HPLC/IEF, fluoroimmunoassay, enzyme assay, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

16


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
17


Do you have experience with high throughput testing?

• Yes
• No

18


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
19


Have you ever worked with specimen type dried blood spots?

• Yes
• No

20


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
21


Do you have experience performing clinical testing and reporting specimen results?

• Yes
• No

22


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
23


Do you have experience with laboratory research or laboratory method validation where you played a principal role?

• Yes
• No

24


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
25


Have you participated in a CLIA or CAP inspection?

• Yes
• No

26


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
27


Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.
Required Question