Development Scientist

Job Title- Development Scientist I

Job Location- Miami, FL

Job Duration-12 months Contract

Description

Client is seeking a Development Scientist. The ideal candidate has a Medical Technologist background. General responsibilities include performing various clinical laboratory tests, conducting system level characterization, verification/validation testing and software workflow testing in both Hematology and Urinalysis disciplines. The candidate will obtain data following established standards, practices and procedures while exercising independent/correlated analytical judgment and maintenance of laboratory records including quality control.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Under minimal supervision, conducts testing of new or modified hematology and/or urinalysis analyzers and ensures that testing is performed and documented according to plans, procedures, and schedules.

• Executes system verification testing including customer workflows, Quality Control, Calibration, and analysis of whole blood and/or urine specimens.

• Ensures that the product meets requirements/specifications.

• Assists in troubleshooting product performance issues by interacting with Software, Engineering, and the support of specific customer application issues.

• Analyzes data using statistical methods, interprets technical data, and promptly reports and documents issues.

• Prepares procedures and reports, and accurately documents the execution of the test procedures and test results in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Prepares presentations and participates in design reviews.

• Follows all safety procedures and policies in the laboratory.

• Maintains inventory/supplies necessary for testing purposes. Organizes test data

• Trains new team members on instrument set up/maintenance and department processes.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in a related field with 3+ years of direct relevant experience or Masters degree in a scientific discipline with 1+ year of direct relevant experience.

• Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT preferred)

• Prior R&D and/or clinical experience in urinalysis, hematology or clinical chemistry preferred

Experience is required in the following areas:

• General laboratory workflow.

• Hematology experience with CBC, 5 Part Differential, flagging, and review of results.

• Execution and review of decision rules with reflex and rerun test orders.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory statistics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

• Proven technical writing and presentation skills and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• PREFERRED: Prior experience with client DxH Hematology or Iris Urinalysis instrumentation.

• PREFFERED: Microscopy experience. Able to perform cell identification of abnormal cells and particles in blood and/or urine.

Additional Job Details:

The ideal candidate has a Medical Technologist background. • Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT preferred).

PREFERRED: Prior experience with client DxH Hematology or Iris Urinalysis instrumentation. Microscopy experience. Able to perform cell identification of abnormal cells and particles in blood and/or urine.

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