Scientist (Weekend) Newborn Screening CL295 & CL424

Are you a Scientist with interest inperforming biochemistry chemistryand/or molecular biology testing

Come join DGS as a Scientist in our Newborn Screening Group!

Title:Scientist (Weekend) Newborn Screening - CL295/CL424

State Role Title:Scientist I

Hiring Range:$60000 - $76000

Pay Band:4

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:Richmond VA

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type:General Public G

DGS is seeking twoScientists for our Newborn Screening Laboratory at theDivision of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS). This position serves as a permanent Weekend Scientist. This position will perform filter paper blood spot analysis and other testing for a variety of genetic and metabolic disorders as required by the Code of Virginia.

Virginias Newborn Screening Program is a partnership between DCLS and the Virginia Department of Health to screen each baby born in Virginia for certain rare yet serious metabolic and genetic disorders. Babies with these disorders may look healthy at birth but can suffer devastating consequences even death if the disorder goes untreated. The Newborn Screening Group works with various platforms including mass spectrometry electrophoresis microfluidics automated immunoassays and molecular techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing.

As a member of the Newborn Screening analytical team these Weekend Scientists will perform sample analyses interpret results evaluate QA/QC maintain accurate records provide customer service and assist with addition this position will maintain laboratory equipment inventory and supplies. This bench scientist will perform duties independently with minimal oversight from Senior Scientists and from the Group Manager.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently performs moderate and highly complex testing accurately.
• Support the DCLS Quality Management System to ensure the accuracy and integrity of DCLS laboratory test results.
• Maintains troubleshoots monitors repair services for and documents instrument equipment method problems and service requests.
• Monitors and maintains a current inventory of testing supplies and materials.

This position will be in Richmond Virginia and must report on-site.

This Weekend Scientist is required to work a permanent Tuesday - Saturday shift. Dedicated established NBS Weekend Scientists are required to achieve competence and remain competent in multiple time sensitive testing to meet weekend testing requirements.

Established Weekend Scientists are required to achieve time sensitive testing competencies within 6 months of their effective hire date and begin the weekend schedule for which they were hired. After competencies have been achieved and the incumbent is placed on the weekend shift the NBS Weekend Scientists salary will be adjusted to reflect the additional competencies they are required to maintain an adherence to their assigned dedicated weekend schedule.

Hours of work for this position are typically 8 hours per day/5 days per week with a set schedule of Tuesday through Saturday. The initial training period will be Monday through Friday.

In addition some holiday work and on-call coverage are required.

Weve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing pre-tax spending accounts paid life insurance paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits paid holidays vacation and other leave benefits wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally supplemental bus passes ride share or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Requirements

• Meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements for testing personnel in a high complexity testing laboratory as defined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a set schedule of Tuesday through Saturday with some weekend and holiday work as well as on-call coverage.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing biochemistry chemistry (such as immunoassays HPLC or electrophoresis) and/or molecular biology testing procedures.
• Experience operating troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of and experience with the theory and application of quality assurance practices principles and procedures and how to document QA/QC data.
• Experience performing testing in a clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge of and experience performing high complexity high volume clinical laboratory testing using automated laboratory equipment.
• Experience compiling and analyzing data drawing scientific conclusions and providing data summary reports.
• Knowledge of and experience with CLIA regulations and audits.
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized laboratory information management systems (LIMS) spreadsheets MS Office products and laboratory software programs .
• Demonstrated ability to plan schedule and organize lab work.
• Experience in Liquid Chromatography (LC) Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) or Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via .

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after December 5 2025. Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

This position requires the ability to work a set schedule for Tuesday through Saturday with some holiday work and on-call coverage.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer. To comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.

DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays holidays etc.) unless otherwise instructed by management.

Due to the critical nature of the work performed by the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) and the requirements and responsibilities placed upon DCLS by the Drug Free Workplace Act Federal Select Agent Program and DHRM Policy 1.05Alcohol and other Drugsit is the policy of DCLS to maintain a workplace that is free from the harmful effects of alcohol or other drugs. The unlawful or unauthorized use of drugs by DCLS employees while at work adversely impacts DCLSs abilityto perform high quality analytical testing services and support for local state and federal agencies that serve to protect the health safety and security of the public. As such DCLS strictly prohibits the manufacture distribution dispensation possession or use of alcohol marijuana or other drugs prohibits employees from possessing or using alcohol marijuana or any controlled substances (including but not limited to prescription drugs) while in state owned vehicles in the workplace or on DCLS premises or when performing official work duties.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letteror by calling DARS at .

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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