Sampling Scientist (Full-Time) - Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, (Ann Arbor, MI)

Sampling Scientist - (Full Time) - Environmental Microbiology Laboratory - Ann Arbor, MICommitment: Full-TimeClassification: Non-ExemptWe want to keep you safe, so please note: Culturewell does not engage with outside recruiters for positions at our company. Only applications submitted through this posting will be considered. If you are contacted by a recruiter claiming to work with us, please consider reporting them to the Federal Trade Commission, here.Position SummaryThe Sampling Scientist is responsible for traveling to client locations and sampling according to the client's requirements and Culturewell procedures. The Sampling Scientist works in conjunction with the Culturewell Dispatcher, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail during the sample collection process. The Sampling Scientist collects samples from surfaces, water, and/or air, primarily in healthcare settings.When not sampling at client locations, the Sampling Scientist works in our Ann Arbor, MI laboratory processing samples and specimens using microbiology and molecular biology-based methods. Exercising independent judgment and discretion, the Sampling Scientist performs analytical testing and interpretation, laboratory maintenance, peer review, and troubleshooting while serving as a training liaison for both samplers and laboratory team members and provides ongoing support to other team members. The Sampling Scientist writes basic procedures and work instructions and may participate in or lead process improvement initiatives.This role allows for a small amount of remote administrative work if performance and punctuality are maintained.Position ProfileTravel to client locations and perform sampling according to Culturewell's procedures and clients' expectations.Collect samples/swabs on surfaces, water, and/or air, primarily in healthcare settings.Package samples correctly and send them back to Culturewell according to Culturewell's instructions.Be available for sampling, approximately four hours per client and as many as eight hours, plus travel time.Communicate clearly with clients about sampling procedures without disclosing confidential information.Maintain strict confidentiality of all client names, test results, and other associated client information, including patient data, in full compliance with HIPAA, where applicable.Work in conjunction with the Culturewell dispatcher to successfully complete sampling events.Maintain a clean work area at all times, including during sampling and in the laboratory.Maintain a chain of custody for all samples.Attention to detail to ensure excellent data integrity.Write, edit, and maintain basic procedures.Perform various microbiological and molecular biology-based techniques, such as positive sample identification, sample processing, use of a micropipettor, microbe identification and analysis, plate reading, troubleshooting, peer review, and some data entry.Recording and analyzing data, and presenting findings to the team.Serve as a technical resource and trainer for samplers and other laboratory team members.Recommend process improvements for Culturewell procedures or operations.Other duties as assigned.Your ProfileRequirements4-year science degree or considerable progress in the pursuit of a science degree.A solid understanding of HIPAA rules.One year clinical experience is preferred.Previous work in healthcare and in an analytical laboratory setting is preferred.Must be able to use appropriate judgment to achieve clinical candor and bedside manner.Solid understanding of workflow in a healthcare facility.J-18808-Ljbffr