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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Chemist I
Job Summary:
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.
The primary role of this position is to perform clinical laboratory tests to identify and adequately treat metabolic and congenital disorders in newborns, children and adults as a part of the WSLH Newborn Screening Program.
The techniques relevant to this position include, but not limited to, tandem mass spectrometry, enzymatic assays, immunoreaction assays, and molecular technologies. Depending on the individual previous working experience and the laboratory need, the expected duties may be with an emphasis on one or two areas. In conjunction with other professionals in the program, this position also assists with pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical phases of testing, including reporting of screening test results. The person in this position is expected to model and use the tools and principles of quality management in their daily work including: demonstrate exceptional professionalism by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with directors, manager, supervisors, coworkers, and all customers. The person must use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and the organization. Participation in continuous learning through professional development activities is also expected. The position functions under general supervision and direction of the Chemist Supervisor.
Performs testing, manages testing services, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices.
Standard Summary: HS092 Chemist I
Identifies, reviews, and develops new analytical methodologies and sample preparation techniques. Performs high complexity testing, manages testing services with broad implications to public health, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices. Serves as a subject matter technical expert.
**Chemist I job duties listed below under key responsibilities.
Standard Summary: HS092 Chemist II
Identifies, reviews, and develops new analytical methodologies and sample preparation techniques. Performs high complexity testing, manages testing services with broad implications to public health, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices. Serves as a subject matter technical expert.
- 10% Engages in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new methodologies including techniques for chemical research experiments
- 25% Performs high complexity analytical testing, employing quality control and quality assurance practices
- 25% Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and information management systems to meet unit objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives
- 10% Prepares technical reports, makes scientific recommendations based on findings, and presents materials to stake holder groups through various mediums
- 5% Establishes and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and communicates research updates to appropriate entities
- 15% Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues
- 5% Provides result interpretation and participates in educational and outreach activities
- 5% Performs non-routine instrument maintenance and repairs
Normal work schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 - 4:30 pm following training period.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Chemist I
Job Summary:
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.
The primary role of this position is to perform clinical laboratory tests to identify and adequately treat metabolic and congenital disorders in newborns, children and adults as a part of the WSLH Newborn Screening Program.
The techniques relevant to this position include, but not limited to, tandem mass spectrometry, enzymatic assays, immunoreaction assays, and molecular technologies. Depending on the individual previous working experience and the laboratory need, the expected duties may be with an emphasis on one or two areas. In conjunction with other professionals in the program, this position also assists with pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical phases of testing, including reporting of screening test results. The person in this position is expected to model and use the tools and principles of quality management in their daily work including: demonstrate exceptional professionalism by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with directors, manager, supervisors, coworkers, and all customers. The person must use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and the organization. Participation in continuous learning through professional development activities is also expected. The position functions under general supervision and direction of the Chemist Supervisor.
Performs testing, manages testing services, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices.
Standard Summary: HS092 Chemist I
Identifies, reviews, and develops new analytical methodologies and sample preparation techniques. Performs high complexity testing, manages testing services with broad implications to public health, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices. Serves as a subject matter technical expert.
**Chemist I job duties listed below under key responsibilities.
Standard Summary: HS092 Chemist II
Identifies, reviews, and develops new analytical methodologies and sample preparation techniques. Performs high complexity testing, manages testing services with broad implications to public health, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices. Serves as a subject matter technical expert.
- 10% Engages in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new methodologies including techniques for chemical research experiments
- 25% Performs high complexity analytical testing, employing quality control and quality assurance practices
- 25% Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and information management systems to meet unit objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives
- 10% Prepares technical reports, makes scientific recommendations based on findings, and presents materials to stake holder groups through various mediums
- 5% Establishes and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and communicates research updates to appropriate entities
- 15% Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues
- 5% Provides result interpretation and participates in educational and outreach activities
- 5% Performs non-routine instrument maintenance and repairs
Normal work schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 - 4:30 pm following training period.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares, reviews, verifies, and reports test result data - 15%
- Verifies test result validity and/or completes regulatory compliance activities - 5%
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