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Position Vacancy ID: 83896
Title: CHEMIST SR

General (Permissive) Transfer and Reinstatement Opportunites are available to all State classified civil service employees who have the ability to demote or reinstate into the stated vacancies. To determine eligibility for a position, please review OSER's Counterpart Pay Range Designations policy bulletin link below. You may also want to review other policy bulletins at OSER by using the OSER Bulletin link. Or, call or email the contact person on each vacancy listing.

Working Title:CHEMIST SR
FTE:1
Schedule - Range:15-03

Title Specifications

Job Summary:This position performs screening tests to detect metabolic, endocrine, hematological, and immunological defects in newborns as part of Wisconsin's Newborn Screening Program. Based upon initial screening results, the position selects specimens for follow-up and/or repeat testing. In conjunction with other professionals in the program, this position reports out results of the screening tests. The position functions under general supervision and direction of the Chemist Supervisor.

The person in this position is expected to model and use the tools and principles of quality management in their daily work including: Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisor, coworkers, and all customers. Consistently model appropriate behaviors and assist other staff in developing effective relationships. Provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission. Consistently model the skills for getting and giving constructive feedback. Learn and use data collection tools for decision making. Instruct other staff in the purpose and use of these tools. Use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and the organization. Present ideas, carry out assignments, and provide information. Lead and facilitate teams. Participate in continuous learning through professional development activities. Research and introduce opportunities to other staff. Effectively share knowledge and skills obtained through professional development.

Requirements:A Criminal Background Check Will Be Conducted

Additional
Requirements:
The application information below is only for applicants eligible to apply as a transfer, reinstatement or demotion candidate.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter (including title and Vacancy ID#), resume (documenting at least three years of professional work experience as a Chemist, Medical Technologist or other professional healthcare laboratory occupation) and references to Nancy Shaker Marty, nancy.marty@slh.wisc.edu, by 4:30 p.m., May 14, 2012.

A transcript conferring a four-year Bachelor's degree with a major in a health science field, e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology, etc., is required prior to employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

Schedule
Comment:
Work hours for this position are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend and holiday work, on a rotating basis, is required.
 
Organization:WISCONSIN STATE LABORATORY OF HYGIENE - CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
 
Contact Name:Nancy Shaker Marty
Contact Phone:608-262-4658
Contact Email:nancy.marty@slh.wisc.edu
Contact TTY Phone:711- -
 
Job Location
Address:
WILLIAM D STOVALL HYGIENE LAB Room:
 465 HENRY MALL
 MADISON, WI 53706-1501

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.