Public Health Laboratory Scientist I

Come join the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) Laboratory team and use your skills and abilities to “Protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community”. Operates laboratory instrumentation and testing systems to generate accurate and timely results for patient specimens, quality control, and proficiency testing samples.

Are you looking for a position that offers you…

• Opportunity to make a difference by serving those most in need
• Work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities.
• A learning culture
• Work life balance
• Supportive team environment
• Amazing benefits

Then look no further. Come join the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) Laboratory team and use your skills and abilities to “Protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community”. The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

Under general supervision, this position performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulated clinical testing using approved methodologies to ensure quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. Performs moderate to high complexity testing in all areas of the FCHD laboratory. Assesses and verifies specimen integrity and suitability for laboratory testing. Operates laboratory instrumentation and testing systems to generate accurate and timely results for patient specimens, quality control, and proficiency testing samples. Conducts and documents quality control testing to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory authority, including CLIA and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Reports data accurately and efficiently to healthcare providers/environmental health specialists utilizing laboratory information system (LIS). Demonstrates knowledge of operational procedures and regulatory standards. May perform on site testing at FCHD clinics in support of STI program. May assist in training and orientation of new staff of laboratory techniques and methods. Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal and team development. This position requires active participation in one of the laboratory's internal Quality Assurance and Safety Committees. Participation in agency-wide committees is highly recommended.

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