Lab Certifying Scientist

Lab Positive Certifying Scientist - Lenexa, KS, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $29.66 + per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

This position, within the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory, reviews analytical data to ensure accuracy, completeness and defensibility of testing results and reporting documents prior to release of a result report.

• Certifies negative and non-negative drug testing results according to the Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual.
• Ensure that all test results reported by the laboratory are accurate and legally defensible.
• Describe the standard drug testing procedures from point of collection to positive certification in a court of law.
• Interact with clients, medical review officers, call center representatives and sales staff in a professional manner in order to address any questions pertaining to the drug testing process.
• Interact with laboratory inspectors to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of the lab SOPs, Quality Control practices, analytical procedures, test theory, reporting procedures, corrective actions and applicable regulations pertaining to screening, confirmation and specimen validity testing.
• Provide appropriate feedback to the Supervisor and Responsible Person in order to assist in maintaining an accurate SOP.
• Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits or detecting aberrant test or quality control results.
• Functions as a technical resource for department personnel in all sections of the laboratory.
• Follow work schedule as defined by the Certifying Scientist Supervisor.
• Actively participate in department meetings by providing constructive feedback.
• Participate in records management and retrieval, as required.
• Maintain proficiency in technical testing areas.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all instrumentation associated with the initial test, adulteration test and confirmation test procedures in order to assist in troubleshooting measures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the accessioning procedures and protocols to ensure proper specimen and chain of custody handling.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the theory and practice of all initial tests, adulteration test and confirmation test methods used in the laboratory.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all federal, state and other regulatory requirements as they pertain to all aspects of forensic drug testing.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required

Work Experience:

Six years experience in forensic analytical toxicology or equivalent.

Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Preferred

Work Experience:

N/A.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used by the laboratory that are relevant to the results that the individual certifies.
• Training and experience in reviewing and reporting test results, maintenance of chain of custody, and understanding proper remedial action in response to the problems that may arise.
• Have a thorough understanding of all laboratory: quality control practices and procedures.
• Data review processes.
• Procedures for interpretation of test results.
• Protocols for reporting results.

Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively.

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.