Clinical Chemist (Santiago de Querétaro)

Overview

Laboratorio San Ángel is a clinical laboratory dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic services to patients, healthcare professionals, and partner institutions. The laboratory emphasizes high standards of quality, safety, and ethical practice in all testing procedures. Using modern equipment and validated methodologies, the team focuses on delivering clear, actionable results that support clinical decision‑making. Laboratorio San Ángel values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development for its staff, fostering a supportive work environment in San Juan del Río, Querétaro.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical chemistry analyses on patient samples on-site in San Juan del Río, QRO.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments; prepare reagents and controls; and validate test results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Apply quality control procedures, troubleshoot analytical issues, and document all activities in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulatory standards.
• Interpret results, collaborate with medical staff when clarification is needed, and participate in method validation, process improvements, and internal audits.
• Contribute to staff training, adhere to biosafety guidelines, and support research or development initiatives that enhance the laboratory’s services.

Qualifications

• Strong laboratory skills, including sample handling, preparation, and operation of clinical chemistry analyzers.
• Proficiency in quality control practices, including use of controls, calibration verification, and documentation of nonconformities.
• Well-developed analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends or anomalies, and support clinical decision‑making.
• Experience or interest in research and development (R&D) and research to support method validation, process optimization, and implementation of new assays.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field (or local equivalent).
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory regulations, biosafety standards, and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to work accurately under time constraints, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting, particularly in clinical chemistry, is preferred.