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State of Oregon · 5 days ago

Newborn Screening Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2)

Salem, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,833/mo - $7,407/mo

1+ years exp

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking a Newborn Screening Microbiologist to perform testing for the Newborn Screening Program. This role involves daily testing and reporting processes in the laboratory to ensure timely identification of presumptive positive newborn screening samples for early diagnosis and treatment.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform testing for the Newborn Screening Program

Perform a variety of tests on dried blood spot specimens collected from newborns

Follow established laboratory policies and procedures to assure timely and appropriate identification of presumptive positive newborn screening samples

Qualification

Newborn screening testingClinical chemistry testingMicrobiology experienceLaboratory trainingPrioritizationMultitaskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsDecision making

Required

A bachelor's degree in public health, chemical, physical, or biological science or a degree in medical technology from an accredited institution AND one (1) year of pertinent laboratory training and/or experience in high complexity testing within the specialty of clinical chemistry or microbiology

A master's degree in public health, chemical, physical, or biological science or a degree in medical technology from an accredited institution

Under federal law, the incumbent must meet personnel requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined by 42 CFR 493, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Preferred

Experience working in a clinical laboratory

Experience performing newborn screening testing

Experience performing clinical chemistry and molecular testing

Knowledge of newborn screening practice standards, clinical correlation and interpretation of laboratory results, and patient care

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, and make independent decisions

Ability to set priorities and perform multiple tasks at one time

Strong interpersonal skills for effectively communicating and collaborating with colleagues and professionals of varying levels within the laboratory setting

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.