DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address:  250 N 17th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $67,276 

Grade: 20

This position involves conducting screenings on newborns to detect metabolic/genetic disorders that may impact a child's long-term well-being and survival as well as performing data analysis, and data validation to monitor various CQI metrics of the program/laboratory. The duties include adhering to established laboratory protocols and performing various advanced testing methods encompassing molecular, chemical, and hematological techniques. The responsibilities extend to result assessment, record-keeping and documentation management, result reporting, quality control measures, laboratory inventory management, and equipment maintenance within the Newborn Screening Office. Additionally, this position includes other duties aimed at the laboratory's quality assurance efforts, such as quality assurance assessments, writing corrective action reports, and conducting/writing method validation and verification procedures.

Perform test procedures for metabolic/genetic disorders. Read, record, and Interpret results.
Perform data analysis and data validation for various continuous quality improvement projects for the program/ laboratory.
Perform laboratory inventory and order reagents/supplies as needed.
Perform quality assurance assignments including but not limited to performing preventative maintenance and QC checks, writing corrective action reports, and compiling monthly QA reviews.
Conduct methods development and research of new test procedures.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Principles, methods, and techniques of metabolic disorders testing.
- Medical, microbiological, and chemical terminology.
- Statistical analysis, SQL, PowerBI, R Studio
- Cause of metabolic diseases and their effects.
- Molecular biology and/or chemistry laboratory technique and specialized instrument.
- Techniques in Enzyme Immunoassay, HPLC, lsoelectric Focusing, PCR, and Mass Spectrometry analysis.
- Policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skill in:
- Testing methods in molecular, chemistry, and hematology
- SQL, PowerBI, and R Studio or equivalent
- Aseptic technique
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Strong degree of manual dexterity
- Time management

Ability to:
- Building SQL query and performing statistical analysis
- Perform laboratory testing in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Interpret and analyze test results.
- Safe handling of clinical specimens.
- High degree of manual dexterity.
- Maintain effective working relations.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 2 years of work experience.

Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award-winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.