LCMS Instrument Technologist Trainee 1st Shift

Med Tox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (Lab Corp). The integration of Lab Corp and Covance in 2015 makes Lab Corp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. Lab Corp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world. If you are motivated by job satisfaction, Med Tox Laboratories is the place for you.

Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients.

The Clinical Medical Drug Monitoring LCMS Technologist Trainee receives on‑the‑job training for the analytical data analysis of extracted patient samples in the Clinical Tox Assure Laboratory. This laboratory has high daily volume and is highly fast‑paced, performing high complexity testing for pain management in urine samples. This test contains 180+ analytes in one assay, techs are also responsible for the instrumentation / data analysis of four separate ancillary LCMS/MS confirmation methods outside of this panel as well.

This bench uses 30+ LC-MS/MS instrument platforms utilizing Ascent cloud based processing.

• Work with LC-MS/MS instrumentation utilizing a cloud based processing platform, Ascent.
• Receive extracted specimens for testing; evaluate batches and test orders; determine priority of work for these batches in order to maintain acceptable turn‑around‑time.
• This position requires large amounts of daily electronic data analysis, done on computer stations outside of the laboratory.
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimen(s) within a batch or within a set of Hamilton Deck Mates (4 batches) and handle appropriately.
• Adhere to SOP while performing data analysis on patient and proficiency samples as well as calibration, quality control and blank samples.
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report.
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls / calibration for error detection within batch along with trends within QC sets of an assay and take appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation / work area; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, instrument logs, maintenance logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs.
• Follows a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients.
• Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established time frames.
• Use Good Documentation Practiced (GDP) in all documentation.
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required.
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers;
  Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

If you are looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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