Clinical Laboratory Specialist

4 days ago


Ankeny, Iowa, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Specialist to join our team in Ankeny, Iowa. As a Clinical Laboratory Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens to identify infants at risk for inherited conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct newborn screening testing using various methods, including immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods.
  • Perform daily operation and 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, health care 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.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.

Work Environment:

This is a fully on-site position in Ankeny, Iowa. The team tests blood specimens for potential inherited disorders in newborns from Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska. The lab operates 24/7, with overnight shifts from 9:30PM-7:30AM on a 5 on, 4 off schedule.

About Actalent:

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. We maintain an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes, and ensuring growth opportunities for our people.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.



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