POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general direction of Lab Management, the Lab Analyst III performs laboratory assays for the timely detection of newborn disorders. The Lab Analyst III maintains competency in high complexity testing (as defined by CLIA) in all laboratory methodologies of the section. The Lab Analyst III performs other related laboratory tasks in support of laboratory management. Responsibilities include careful adherence to established laboratory protocols, as well as projects under the direction of laboratory managers. This position is expected to perform work with little, or sometimes no direct supervision and is expected to train more junior staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs laboratory assays (clinical or research) with appropriate documentation, as an integral member of the section’s laboratory analysts, following validated protocols.
• Follows established safety and privacy protocols.
• Performs bench work to assist management in the performance and documentation of laboratory activities for the technical development, validation, performance and troubleshooting of laboratory assays (both laboratory-developed tests as well as kit assays) used in the screening procedures.
• Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting the performance of and management of instrumentation used in the screening procedures.
• Performs bench work to assist management in laboratory activities for validation, troubleshooting and monitoring of the instrumentation relationships with Laboratory Information Management System.
• Works as an integral team member in the preparation and validation of reagents, materials and kits used in the laboratory.
• Contributes data for laboratory documentation of quality assurance, quality control, and competency data in accordance with Program policies and CLIA requirements.
• Responsible for training junior lab analysts.
• Works independently on assigned laboratory projects to develop and validate data and new methodologies.
• Works independently to draft documents including new SOPs.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, life or clinical sciences; or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant experience including clinical laboratory experience
• Must satisfy CLIA requirements for high complexity testing
• Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the clinical laboratory
• Good communication and organizational skills, with focus on detail and orderliness
• Experience and/or training in clinical/medicinal chemistry, emerging clinical analytic technologies
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with focus on detail
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures independently with great care and attention
• Interpersonal skills in independent as well as team work
• Experience with productivity software (Excel, Access, Word,)
• Flexibility in work schedule as required by laboratory section (i.e., weekend and holiday rotations).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in chemical, life or clinical sciences.
• Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of emerging technologic analyses
• Familiar with the use of bioinformatic computing technology in new assay design, management and analysis of data, and research of relevant scientific literature.