Clinical Laboratory Scientist

nadc; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

nadc seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high-complexity toxicology testing and provide scientific support to ensure accurate results under CLIA Subpart M and Montana licensure requirements.

You will contribute to method verification, quality assessment, corrective actions, and training within the toxicology laboratory, while ensuring readiness for inspections and accreditation audits. You will also document QC results and mentor CLS staff to maintain excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field and four years of high-complexity testing experience per 42 CFR.
• Montana CLS licensure or eligibility is required.
• ASCP/AMT certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and validate high-complexity clinical toxicology assays including LC/MS.
• Review QC, calibration results, maintenance logs, and proficiency testing; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain readiness for CLIA inspections and accreditation audits.
• Participate in method evaluation studies and reagent lot qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training to CLTs and new staff.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Mass spectrometry

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, or biology

Tools

LC/MS instrumentation

Quality control processes

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs high-complexity testing and provides scientific support to ensure accurate, reliable toxicology results in accordance with CLIA Subpart M, Montana licensure requirements, and accreditation standards (COLA/CAP). The CLS contributes to method verification, quality assessment, corrective actions, and training within the toxicology laboratory.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

High-Complexity Testing & Analytical Interpretation (~35%)

• Perform, interpret, and validate clinical toxicology assays including LC/MS testing.
• Ensure analytic accuracy, precision, and adherence to method performance specifications.

Quality Control, Proficiency Testing & Compliance Oversight (~30%)

• Review QC, calibration results, maintenance logs, and PT performance.
• Implement and document corrective actions for deviations per 42 CFR §493.1281–1289.
• Maintain readiness for CLIA inspections and accreditation audits.

Method Verification, Validation & Scientific Support (~20%)

• Participate in method evaluation studies (accuracy, precision, reportable range).
• Assist in reagent lot qualifications and parallel testing studies.

Training, Communication & Workflow Coordination (~10%)

• Provide technical guidance and training to CLTs and new CLS staff.
• Support SOP revision and documentation processes.

Other Duties as Assigned (~5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Indigenuity does not sponsor visas.
• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, or biology AND four (4) years of high-complexity testing experience (per 42 CFR §493.1491).
• Montana CLS licensure (or eligibility).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ASCP/AMT certification strongly preferred.

Competencies / KSAs

• Advanced understanding of analytic chemistry and mass spectrometry.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of QC principles.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and support scientific decision-making.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment with biohazard exposure and PPE requirements.
• Extended periods of standing and repetitive motion.