Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N Chestnut St, Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

This job will involve the processing, analyzing and reporting of results from dried blood spot specimens collected from a newborn's heelstick. The Newborn Screening unit is responsible for testing all babies born in Missouri for over 70 genetic and metabolic disorders. Early detection and intervention can help prevent disabilities and/or death from these disorders.

What you’ll do:

• Process, analyze, and report results from a high volume of newborn samples
• Perform testing with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Produce high-quality, accurate laboratory testing results
• Perform and document proper quality control for testing methods
• Use personal protective equipment and maintain safety as a top priority

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a physical sciences field. Experience in pipetting and use of scientific instrumentation is strongly preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to process a large volume of biological samples with accuracy and efficiency. They should exhibit high attention to detail, strong critical thinking and a high level of commitment. They will be expected to work as a team, meet deadlines and be able to communicate well with coworkers and medical professionals. Once trained, the candidate should be able to work independently with minimal level of supervision.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Keith Bock at keith.bock@health.mo.gov or 573-751-1475

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.