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Posted: 26-Sep-24
Location: Shoreline, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $64,474 - $86,638 Annually
Internal Number: DOH8397
Newborn Screening: Saving Lives with a Simple Blood Spot
Join us in this vital mission to support the health of infants across the state! The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Newborn Screening (NBS) tests all infants born in Washington for a number of rare but treatable disorders using a dried blood spot specimen. Infants with these disorders usually appear healthy at birth and, without screening, the disorders are not likely to be detected and treated in time to prevent death or severe disability. Newborn screening is one of the most successful public health initiatives in the USA. Babies with these disorders can have serious health problems, but screening and early treatment can help our youngest Washingtonians grow up healthy!
What You Will Do:
As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in improving infant health by conducting a variety of laboratory tests on newborn blood samples to detect treatable heritable disorders. Your work will be hands-on, processing and testing a high volume of newborn dried blood specimens. You'll operate both complex and routine equipment, including computer software, to analyze test results and ensure accurate readings. From setting up STAT tests to maintaining quality control records and equipment, your attention to detail will be key. Plus, you'll keep things running smoothly by monitoring supplies, preparing reagents, and ensuring quality control materials are in order.
- Option 1: Five (5) or more years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
- Option 2: A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or a health-related field which includes 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of chemistry and at least one course and one lab in molecular biology; AND two (2) years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
- Option 3: A Master’s degree in chemistry or microbiology; AND six (6) or more months of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.