Clinical Lab Development Scientist/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Clinical Lab Development Scientist/UKHC
Requisition Number RE43691
Working Title Development Scientist - Special Chemistry
Department Name H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 12
Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 5 lbs.
Shift
Hours as assigned, varies.
Job Summary
The position seeks a self-motivated, technical proficient individual with mass spectrometry, chromatography and immunoassay experience.
The position works closely with laboratory directors and will follow established technical and quality requirements (CLIA, CAP). Primary duties will include the design, development, validation, and implementation of clinical assays to be perform in the UK clinical laboratory.
Other duties will include troubleshooting of complex instrument and data acquisition problems, authoring standard operation procedures, and initial training of personnel for the assays developed.
The UKHC Laboratories provide services to all aspects of this Level I trauma center and throughout the Healthcare Enterprise, including solid organ and bone marrow transplant, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excel, Word. Experience in research, knowledge of molecular diagnostics and ability to troubleshoot. Mass Spectrometry, Immunoassay, Analytical method development/validation.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Either BS with four or more years analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry or Medical Laboratory Science, MS (analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry or Medical Laboratory Science), or PHD (analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry or Medical Laboratory Science) preferred. Assay development experience, Assay validation experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 02/26/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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