GENERAL SUMMARY: The Laboratory Assay Development Scientist within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine team will support the development of assays using cutting-edge technologies. Planning and executing experiments, performing data analysis, and documenting findings to implement LDT (Laboratory Developed Tests) assays as translational research to clinical use. Effectively communicate technical results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Adaptability, quick learning, and troubleshooting skills are essential to overcome technical challenges in protocol development. This role offers a stimulating blend of technical expertise, collaborative teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of laboratory diagnostics for applications in Immunohistochemistry, Microbiology infectious diseases, Mass Spectrometry, or Cytogenetics/Molecular diagnostics. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Researches, designs, organizes, and executes key experiments leading to the successful development of diagnostic (LDT) assays translated into clinical care utility. 2. Implements new assays and designs workflow for high throughput testing capabilities. 3. Trains pathology staff in new testing procedures. 4. Assesses and evaluates the design and performance characteristics of new instrumentation, equipment, and assays for use in the clinical testing production environment. 5. Effectively train Medical Laboratory Scientist as assay converts to clinical utility and ramp up production. ADDITIONAL DUITES: + Leads assay development projects for LC-MS/MS under the direction of Chemistry Directors and Manager. + Guides Chemistry MLS staff in supporting development projects and transferring assays to production. + Maintains and improves existing production assays on LC-MS/MS systems. + Provides assistance to the Director for quality monitors, review of technical/regulatory manuals and other technical duties. + Maintains and troubleshoots LC-MS/MS instrumentation. Researches future analytes for consideration for assay development projects for LC-MS/MS. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university required. 2. Master’s Degree or better in a chemical, physical, biological science preferred. 3. Assay/IVD development experience preferred. 4. Understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects including, but not limited to Chemistry, Microbiology, Mass Spectrometry, Histology, Immunohistochemistry, or In-situ hybridization. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certification as the technologist level from a nationally recognized national agency such as, ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, HEW, or equivalent is required with a minimum of 1 year experience performing high-complexity testing. OR Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. AND 6 or more years of relevant industry or clinical experience in a related field to laboratory specialty discipline. OR MSc/BSc with 2+ years of biotech/pharma industry experience, or equivalent experience with laboratory specialty discipline Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus + Department: OPD - Chemistry + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. 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