Job Purpose: Performs clinical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in newborns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed.

Performs clinical testing according to standard operating procedures, related to specimen handling, processing, and test analyses.

Accesses and handles protected health information (PHI) according to laboratory policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with federal regulations.

Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing

Conducts analysis of dried blood spots to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.

Reviews test results, maintains legible work records, and enters findings into the laboratory information systems.

Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment’s according to established schedule and procedure

Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating lab instruments and documents data.

Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments.

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities.

Participates, as requested, in the training of new employees.

Abides by laboratory safety policies and procedures.

Pays careful attention to detail during all laboratory tasks.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science such as chemistry, biology, molecular biology or medical technology. Additionally, a transcript will need to be submitted to the client during the onboarding process.

An up-to-date Hepatitis B vaccination is required to work in the lab.

Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear protective lab gear including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.

Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory. Weekend rotation may be required.

Travel is not required.

Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.

Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.