Lab Scientist

Job Title: Scientist

Location: Nashville, TN

Shift: Day (8 hrs.)

Duration: 5 months contract with possible extension

Description

Scientist - Whole Genome Sequencing – Covid Sequencing

Please upload college transcripts with application. These can be unofficial and should include any Undergrad and Grad where applicable. Candidates must have 16 hours of Biology Courses, 16 hours of Chemistry courses, 3 hours Pre-Science Math, and 12 hours specific Biology including Microbiology. Applications without transcripts WILL NOT be considered.

Position Overview:

• Responsible for routine laboratory testing and work of moderate difficulty as it relates to microbiological and/or molecular areas.
• Duties may include first level troubleshooting, guidance to entry level staff and work of moderate difficulty.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PH Lab Scientist 2 performing clinical duties the majority of their time must:

• Have successfully completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician program.

OR

• Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, or biochemistry), Medical Laboratory Science, pre-medicine, or other acceptable science.

OR

• Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR, 493.1489.

Required Experience:

• Have one year of full-time professional work experience in the Clinical Laboratory field (for this level scientist).

Skills

• Ability to Work Independently
• Accuracy
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Problem Solving

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $41.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Molecular biology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Genome Sequencing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road