Associate Chemist for Toxicology
Company: Labcorp
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking
to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career? If so,
LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to
join our team as an Associate Chemist in Burlington, NC! In this
position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and
challenging environment.The Toxicology department consists of 4 sub
departments: Toxicology, Biological Monitoring, Blood Lead and Mass
Spectrometry. These have a combined volume of approximately 500,00
tests a month. 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.The Toxicology
department offers experience with many types of analytical
instrumentation such as GC, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP/MS and LC/MS/MS as
well as with automated and manual systems of sample preparation.
Position is in the LC/MS Data Review/Operator Section of
Toxicology. Position will be responsible for reviewing and
certifying LC/MS data utilizing Analyst and Ascent software. The
position will be responsible for the verification of the
calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including
result entry. Performs minor troubleshooting/repair and instrument
prep of LC/MS systems as needed.The work schedule for this position
will be: 2nd shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-12:30am (ability for
flexible hours). Position is eligible for 10% shift differential
due to 2nd shift hours.Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing
Analyst and Ascent software
- Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload
results
- Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality
controls, and patient data up to and including result entry
- Perform minor troubleshooting/repair and instrument prep of
LC/MS systems as needed
- Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under
direct supervision and in an entry level capacity
- Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and
inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties.
Participates in development of new analytical procedures
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions
according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding
testing and problem solving
- Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct
errors or unusual results
- Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and
interpretation of final results
- Assist with training and orientation of new employees as
needed
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control
procedures
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as
necessaryRequirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or
a related science.
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience is
required for Associate Chemist level
- Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not
required
- Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency
and scientific knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory
and/or department functions
- Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and
procedures on new assignments
- Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory
information systems
- High level of attention detail along with strong communication
and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
environment
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on
business needsBenefits: All job offers will be -based on a
candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable
-degrees/certifications, -as well as internal equity and market
data. -Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more
hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off
(PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus
where applicable. - For more detailed information, please -.
-Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA
employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the
workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any
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