Clinical Chemist

Sanford Health

. Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSioux Falls • South Dakota • United StatesJunior💰 $53 - $88 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical laboratory methods, instrumentation, and quality control while effectively collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance laboratory services. Holds a Doctorate degree and relevant certifications, ensuring compliance with national regulations and guidelines.

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Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Clinical Laboratory DisciplineCertification as a Diplomat of Laboratory DisciplineClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory DirectorExperience or Fellowship Training in Clinical LaboratoryNorth Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice License

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Hard Skills

Clinical Laboratory MethodsInstrumentationQuality ControlTest SelectionLaboratory Testing Interpretation

Soft Skills

ConsultationCollaborationCommunicationRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Diplomat Certification in Laboratory Discipline

Industry Keywords

Clinical Laboratory ServicesHealthcare ProfessionalsPublic HealthNational RegulationsAccrediting Agency Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing
Maintains relationships with medical staff and health care professionals to provide laboratory information
Acts as a liaison between the clinical laboratory and clinicians
Serves as a consultant to clinical providers for education and interpretation of laboratory test results
Collaborates with healthcare system, public health, and/or industry partners to improve clinical laboratory services
Attends national and international conferences to maintain expertise and updated credentialing
Provides expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees
Supports the community role of the institution and influences national regulations and/or guidelines
May serve as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline is required
One year experience or fellowship training required
Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required
If incumbent does not have certification, must obtain within five years from date of hire into position
If performing testing and working in the state of North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency