Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1-3

About This Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. About This Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory and make a difference from the very start of life! IN this position you’ll perform complex analytical laboratory procedures in the Newborn Screening Department of the Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory in Baton Rouge. The Newborn Screening Laboratory is responsible for performing testing techniques using mass spectrometry, time resolved fluorescence, high performance liquid chromatography, isoelectric focusing, real time polymerase chain reaction, and mutational analysis. The Newborn Screening Laboratory serves as laboratory support for the Louisiana Genetics Disease Program to detect genetic and metabolic disorders that are present at the time of birth. If you’re passionate about science, precision, and improving health outcomes, we encourage you to apply! Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental, or chemical science. Special Security Requirements: Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance, including but not limited to those required for the Federal Select Agent Program and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license requirements. Clinical Testing Positions: For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have a current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). A temporary license to practice as a CLS-G or a CLS-S issued by the LSBME shall fulfill this requirement only for the limited time granted by the LSBME. The incumbent is required to satisfy the requirements for a CLS-G or CLS-S permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary license. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Receive and evaluate newborn screening specimens to ensure they meet established acceptance criteria. Maintain proper specimen handling, identification, and chain-of-custody procedures in accordance with laboratory requirements. Perform high-complexity newborn screening tests independently and accurately using approved laboratory methods. Ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes meet applicable quality and regulatory standards. Use the laboratory information management system to track specimens, create patient records, and refer specimens for confirmatory testing. Maintain competency in applicable testing methodologies and ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Participate in required proficiency testing and quality assurance activities to support timely and accurate reporting of newborn screening results. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment Cost Center: View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Number(s): 50513454 Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Contact Information: Paul Tran View email address on click.appcast.io LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana