Newborn Screening Scientist

Posting number: FAA02486-07/27/2026

Department: Department of Public Health & Environment

Division: Laboratory Services Division

Job classification: Physical Science Researcher/Scientist I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Laboratory

Summary

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado

ABOUT US:

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.
• This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.  The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers: 

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance 
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Examples of duties

The Work Unit: 

The Colorado Newborn Screening Program (CONBSP) within the Colorado Public Health Lab (CPHL) exists to comply with state law that all newborns in Colorado are screened for the following conditions: Phenylketonuria, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Hemoglobinopathies, Galactosemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Biotinidase Deficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Amino Acidemias, Organic Acidemias, Fatty Acid Oxidation disorders, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Pompe, MPSI, X-ALD and other conditions determined by the Colorado Board of Health; to thus prevent or reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. Also, to ensure that families of affected newborns receive proper follow-up and education for these disorders.
 
 

What You Will Do: 

This posting is used to hire several scientist positions within CONBSP (Quality Assurance Scientist, Molecular Testing Scientist, and Molecular Testing Scientist),. The scientist position is a subject matter expert in one of the following fields: quality assurance, molecular testing, or mass spectrometry testing.  The QA scientist will be a  scientific facilitator for implementation of new disorders, quality assurance and quality improvement. These positions may draft and assist in validation plans for methods and instruments. May serve as the primary reviewer for disorders tested for by CONBSP. These positions will schedule, train, and participate in all activities related to testing of new or established disorders. These positions monitor, establish and participate in quality assurance processes
 
 

Key Responsibilities: