Newborn Screening Program Assistant

Department Information

This position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents.

This position is a Hybrid.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health.

Be bold… make a real difference and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Our mission… is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision… is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!

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The Colorado Newborn Screening Program (CONBSP) is established to fulfill state statutory requirements mandating newborn screening for designated conditions, as determined by the Colorado Board of Health. The program provides universal screening of newborns in Colorado and Wyoming to facilitate the early identification of genetic, metabolic, endocrine, and other screened disorders, thereby reducing associated morbidity and mortality. CONBSP also ensures timely follow-up, coordination of care, and the provision of outreach, education, and resources to families of affected infants and all health facilities throughout the state.

The purpose of this position is to support customer service operations and stakeholder engagement within the Colorado Newborn Screening Program by facilitating communication, coordinating meetings, managing records, and ensuring accurate and timely distribution of screening reports. The position also supports general clinical testing operations by maintaining a safe, organized work environment and assisting with processes that ensure test results are provided to authorized recipients.

Decisions are routinely made at the defined level and further guidance for any deviations can be sought out by the other follow-up team members, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and NBS leadership. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to standard operating procedures to protect employee safety, maintain laboratory integrity, and safeguard public health.