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Laboratory Scientist Specialist 2, Newborn Screening Section

Salary

$33.13 - $48.66 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3901-25-PH-LAB-061-EST

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

06/11/2025

Closing Date

7/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Careers/MDHHS\_Diversity\_Equity\_and\_Inclusion\_Plan.pdf)

This is a specialized laboratory scientist position responsible for providing technical and analytic support for the Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory Section and acts as the subject matter expert for the analysis of clinical newborn screening specimens for lysosomal storage disorders and inborn errors of metabolism using complex bioanalytical tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) methods. These methods largely focus on the utilization of MS/MS, including but not limited to electrospray ionization (ESI), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and flow injection analysis (FIA). The specialist position provides highly technical laboratory analytical support for and acts as an expert resource in the Newborn Screening Section. In conjunction with NBS and Metabolic clinical staff, the specialist engages in the development and troubleshooting of complex MS/MS bioanalytical procedures and analyses. Working closely with other laboratory staff, this staff member also performs a broad range of additional complex clinical laboratory assignments testing dried blood spot specimens from newborns, performing analyses, and providing technical feedback. As the subject matter expert, the laboratory specialist supports the NBS MS/MS testing areas and act as the technical advisor to NBS Program management and NBS laboratory personnel for lysosomal storage disorders and inborn errors of metabolism. This position is responsible for expanding the MS/MS capabilities of the NBS lab, beginning with the improvement and design of primary and/or secondary testing methodologies for homocystinuria (HCU), X-linked adrenal leukodystrophy, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II, and future disorders added to the recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP). The laboratory scientist specialist position is integral in bringing on additional MS/MS assays for Newborn Screening disorders for higher tiered testing, multiplexing MS/MS assays, and working with CDC and APHL subject matter experts and other state health laboratories to validate new assays. This process includes all aspects from the research of NBS-relevant analytes and assay design through integration of results into the LIMS. Other duties include writing procedure manuals, adherence to the BOL biosafety manual, maintaining accurate records during the validation process as well as preparation of validation documents for approval. This staff member trains laboratory staff on the new procedures and work with Laboratory Information Management staff to report results to submitters.

Click here to view thePosition Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD\_LABSPL2A33R.pdf) & here to view theJob Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LaboratoryScientistSpecialist.pdf)

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 (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/GATEWAY/Online\_Employment\_Application\_Guide\_First\_Time\_User.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, or a related pure or applied field.

Experience

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including two years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11 or one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

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 protected]. 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 theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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LABSPL – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, or a related pure or applied field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcript(s).

+ Yes

+ No

02

LABSPL2 – Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist?

+ Yes

+ No

03

*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

+ I have been dismissed within the last two years

+ I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

+ I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

+ I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

+ I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

+ I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

+ I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

04

*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

+ Yes

+ No

05

*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

+ A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

+ A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

+ A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

+ A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

+ None of the above

06

*Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

07

*Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

08

*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

+ Yes

+ No

09

*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

+ Yes

+ No

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*Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Laboratory Scientist Specialist-2 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please describe your experience with tandem mass spectrometry techniques and instrumentation. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

12

Please describe your training or experience in clinical or diagnostic chemistry/biochemistry/procedures. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

13

Please describe your experience in research and development for the following: a.) Development of assays or procedures for clinical diagnostics or lab developed tests; b.) Validation of commercial or in-house developed methods; c.) Preparation of manuscripts, oral presentations, reports for peer review. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

14

Please describe experience with high throughput testing. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

15

Please describe if you have experience with dried blood spot specimens. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

16

Please describe your knowledge of quality systems management for clinical laboratories. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

17

Please describe your participation in CLIA or CAP inspections. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.

18

Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Address

Office of Human Resources

235 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

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