1000000110.CHEMIST.STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE AND DATA SYSTEMS STRATEGY A1

Job description

Serves as a Clinical Chemist and LRN-C Coordinator (for a Tier 3 LRN-C) in support of routine clinical chemistry testing at DCHHS and with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program. Collaborates with the Biological LRN Laboratories. Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Officer to ensure a healthy and safe workplace while performing tasks with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for using initiative and independent judgment. 1. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or designee, coordinates activities to ensure accurate testing and analysis of specimens using various analytical techniques, including but not limited to: gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatograph tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and Immunoassay analysis (IA). 2. Provides training on chemical threat testing, utilizing GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and/or IA technology, as well as training on specimen collection, packaging, and shipping protocols. 3. Maintains and updates quality control and preventive maintenance documentation, and standard operating procedures for all analyses. 4. Implements new chemistry methods a...