Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
This position functions as an advanced level Laboratory Scientist serving as a senior worker and performing a full range of professional laboratory assignments involving the analysis of environmental and biological samples for a wide range of heavy metals and other environmental and industrial contaminants within the Environmental Inorganic Unit. The analysis of environmental and biological samples include sample preparation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, quantitative analysis involving direct mercury analyzer; ICP-MS; ICP-MSMS; ICP-AES; LC-ICP-MS; GC-ICPMS and ICP-DRC-MS. The Laboratory Scientist in this position maintains the Environmental Lead Laboratory Programs records according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and the regulatory body and performs statistical analysis of quality control data to ensure reliability of the analyses performed in the laboratory. This position reviews approved data through the current LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and assures that accurate data is obtained and reported in a timely manner to the appropriate follow-up programs throughout the state and country in support of public health decisions. The laboratory scientist is responsible for participating in method development, validation, written documentation, and implementation of new methods as they relate to the Environmental Inorganic Unit. Finally, this position requires the evaluation of technical literature, conducting independent method development, writing progress reports, and providing expert consultation.
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To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
Experience
Three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including one
year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11.
Additional Requirements and Information
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N MLK Jr Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email
MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
