H&I Project Specialist

About the Role

This position involves processing, analyzing, and reporting results from dried blood spot specimens collected from newborn heelsticks. The Newborn Screening unit tests all babies born in Missouri for over 70 genetic and metabolic disorders, enabling early detection and intervention to help prevent disabilities and/or death.

You will also accession, process, analyze, and report STI and HIV samples submitted from facilities across the state.

Responsibilities

• Process, analyze, and report results from a high volume of newborn samples.
• Accession, process, analyze, and report results for STI/HIV samples.
• Perform testing with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Produce high-quality, accurate laboratory testing results.
• Perform and document proper quality control for testing methods.
• Use personal protective equipment and maintain safety as a top priority.
• Perform maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a physical sciences field.
• Experience in pipetting and use of scientific instrumentation is strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to process a large volume of biological samples with accuracy and efficiency.
• High attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and a high level of commitment.
• Ability to work as a team, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with coworkers and medical professionals.
• After training, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Total compensation includes base pay plus any eligible pay differentials (e.g., shift, security, or years of service). For a comprehensive view of benefits, visit the Total Compensation Calculator.

Location: 101 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO