Chemist i or chemist ii

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Job description

Job Summary:

Perform standard clinical laboratory analysis for amino acids, acylcarnitine species, organic acids, and other analytes utilizing automated and manual techniques: Duties of associate chemist title include: Prepare samples, standards, and reagents to be used in performing this analysis. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation used in performing these analyses. Acquire, organize, and report the data to the supervisor. Determine acceptability of results based on quality control/assurance parameters. Report test results and communicate results to providers. Additional duties of chemist title include: Participate in maintaining compliance with clinical laboratory testing regulating entities (CAP or CLIA). Ensure adequate supply of reagents, controls, and materials needed to complete testing within the assigned section and perform evaluation of new lots. Assist in evaluating new methods and instrumentation. Assist with assay improvements.

Development/Miscellaneous duties: Assist in evaluating new methods or instrumentation. Demonstrate and provide exceptional customer services by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and all customers. Provide assistance where needed to other sections of the NBS laboratory. Other duties as assigned.

Training and education activities. Provide bench level instruction to new employees and/or students. Assist in maintaining current and up-to-date standard operating procedures. Demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service.

About the Job:

Chemist I (HS048)
Chemist II (HS092)

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology or related field is required.

Ability to meet CLIA Laboratory Testing Personnel Standards required.

Qualifications:

Experience in a clinical laboratory or newborn screening laboratory is preferred. A minimum of three years to five years of working experience in a clinical laboratory is required for Chemist II title. A minimum of three years to five years of working experience in mass spectrometry, gas chromatography and/or high performance liquid chromatography applications is required for Chemist II title.

Additional Information:

-Analytical Chemistry
-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
-HPLC
-Enzymatic assays
-Immunoassays
-Quality Control and Quality Assurance
-Basic mathematical functions and ratios
-Laboratory Safety (laboratory equipment, chemicals and biological hazards)
-Basic computer operation principles
-Collaborative team oriented skills with colleagues and customers
-Professional work attitude and communication

A successful visual color screening test is required prior to an offer of employment.

Hours for this position are M-F 8:30-5:00pm or Tuesday - Saturday 8:30-5pm. Weekend and holiday work, on a rotating basis, is required.

As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employee must be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Depending on unit needs and funding this position may be extended for an additional year.

Department(s):

A522030-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/CLINICAL CHEM/NEONAT SCR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.

If you have questions, you may email .

Contact:

Dan Makovec

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: , STS: ) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Chemist I(HS048) or Chemist II(HS092)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

245626-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Nov Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Nov :55 PM Central Standard Time

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