Laboratory Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Actalent. As a Laboratory Specialist, you will play a critical role in performing newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens to help identify infants at risk for inherited conditions.

• Perform Newborn Screening Testing: Conduct immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods to analyze blood spot specimens.
• Maintain Laboratory Instruments: Perform daily operation, routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Document and Review Results: Document and review newborn screening test data, procedures, and results to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Release Data and Reports: Release data and reports for use by physicians, health care professionals, and newborn screening medical follow-up programs.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and prepare documentation for test verification or validation studies.
• Perform Quality Control and Assurance: Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies.
• Troubleshoot Laboratory Issues: Recognize basic problems and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory method and performance issues.
• Assemble Quality Control Data: Assemble quality control data for further analysis; recognize problems; document issues; perform root cause analysis; and initiate corrective actions.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. We are committed to:

• Hiring Diverse Talent: Attract and hire diverse talent to create an inclusive environment.
• Maintaining an Inclusive Environment: Foster an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection and continuous improvement.
• Building a Culture of Care: Build a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes.
• Ensuring Growth Opportunities: Ensure growth opportunities for our people to advance their careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss options.