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 and procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols.

5. Functions as the LRN-C Coordinator and liaison with the Laboratory Response Network for chemical threats (LRN-C) to ensure preparedness and response capacity for potential chemical threat events. 10

6. Supports laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Officer, ensuring a healthy workplace.

7. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or in a related field of study. Prefer experience in a laboratory setting using at least one of the following: GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and/or IA technologies.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of chemistry principles and techniques, particularly in at least one of the following: GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and/or IA. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective training and collaboration. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement. Proficiency in maintaining quality control and preventive maintenance documentation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Requires bending, sitting and standing for long periods. May need to lift up to 30 lbs. Standard office environment. Ability to drive to various work site locations. Travel 5-10%. Must have the ability and be comfortable wearing PPE and respirator in containment facilities.