Newborn Screening Lab Scientist - Analytics & Operations

Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening

The Laboratory Scientist 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, and primary immune deficiencies, using established procedures and protocols and in accordance with Michigan law and accepted medical practice.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.

• 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.

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. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including responses to application questions and interview questions or exercises. This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

This is an in‑person position located at 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.

The Department of Health & Human Services is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and treating all employees with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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.