Technologist (1st Shift) Toxicology

Company: LabCorp
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 9, 2020

Job Description:

Job Details Full-time1 hour ago Qualifications - Communication skills - Organizational skills - Medical Technologist - Quality control - ASCP Certification - Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Are you looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference? Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional or desire to start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Toxicology team as a Technologist in Burlington, NC. In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment. The Toxicology department is a large, high volume testing lab that consists of 4 sub departments: toxicology, biological monitoring, blood lead and mass spec. Our Toxicology tests are primarily focused on therapeutic drug monitoring, our biological monitoring tests focus on metal or chemical exposures and our mass spec department is our most rapidly growing area and encompasses testing from several disciplines from toxicology to endocrinology. Assays performed in the in our department utilize a variety of scientific techniques including non-automated and automated procedures. Position is in the mass spectrometry section of Toxicology. Position will be responsible for sample preparation for analysis by LC/MS/MS utilizing both manual and automated extraction protocols. This position will also be responsible for the specimen management of those samples, instrument preparation, and data review. Open to entry level and senior level technologist candidates. Responsibilities: Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately. Perform testing on biological samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples making measurements and calculations. Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report. Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function; trouble shoot as indicated. Perform required QC/QA duties including: following quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets. Perform SRS and reference accept functions as required. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level ASCP or AMT certification is preferred Ability to work independently and within a team environment Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus High level of attention 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're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, today! Shift 1 Schedule 08:00 a.m.- 04:30 p.m. Monday- Friday Show full job description Apply Now

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