Chemist I/II

About the role

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is the state's public and environmental health laboratory. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the WSLH is committed to exploring new ideas which benefit the state, the nation and the world. The newborn screening laboratory has an exciting fast-paced full time public health opportunity for a Chemist.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, manages testing services, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices.
• Verifies test result validity and/or completes regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepares, develops, and conducts chemical research experiments analysis of specimens employing quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and information management systems to meet unit objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Prepares technical reports, makes scientific recommendations based on findings, and presents materials to stakeholder groups through various mediums.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and communicates research updates to appropriate entities.
• Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues.
• Provides result interpretation and participates in educational and outreach activities.
• Performs non-routine instrument maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

WSLH clinical services are certified through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Candidate must meet 42 CFR 493.1489 Standard; Testing Personnel qualifications, High Complexity Testing.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, is required.
• Experience in a laboratory is preferred for Chemist I.
• 3 years of laboratory experience required for Chemist II.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors.
• A color vision screening test is required prior to an offer of employment.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry; knowledge of high performance liquid chromatography; knowledge of enzymatic assays; knowledge of mass spectrometry; knowledge of quality control principles; knowledge of quality assurance; knowledge of method validation; Knowledge of mathematical functions and ratios; knowledge of laboratory safety and handling of chemicals, biological samples and laboratory equipment; knowledge of newborn screening blood collection techniques and precautions; Knowledge of computer operation principles; use of quality principles and tools; effective team skills; effective customer service skills; Interpersonal skills; ability to effectively teach and communicate with students and staff; effective writing skills.

Skills

Knowledge of newborn screening blood collection techniques and precautions; Knowledge of computer operation principles; use of quality principles and tools; effective team skills; effective customer service skills; Interpersonal skills; ability to effectively teach and communicate with students and staff; effective writing skills.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Pay

Chemist I - $53,000/year minimum
Chemist II - $55,000/year minimum

Schedule

Normal work schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 - 4:30 pm following training period.