Clinical Laboratory Specialist

2 days ago


Ankeny, Iowa, United States Actalent Full time
Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Conduct newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens to identify infants at risk for inherited conditions. Utilize various methods, including immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods. Perform daily operations, routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment. Document and review newborn screening test data, procedures, and results. Release data and reports for use by physicians, healthcare professionals, and newborn screening medical follow-up teams. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and prepare documentation for test verification or validation studies. Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies. Recognize basic problems and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory method and performance problems. Assemble quality control data for further analysis; recognize problems; document issues; perform root cause analysis; and initiate corrective actions.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens
  • Utilize various methods, including immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods
  • Perform daily operations, routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Document and review newborn screening test data, procedures, and results
  • Release data and reports for use by physicians, healthcare professionals, and newborn screening medical follow-up teams
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and prepare documentation for test verification or validation studies
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies
  • Recognize basic problems and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory method and performance problems
  • Assemble quality control data for further analysis; recognize problems; document issues; perform root cause analysis; and initiate corrective actions
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
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