Confirmation Chemist

Clinical Reference Laboratory; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clinical Reference Laboratory in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a laboratory technician to perform sample preparation and data review in a high‑throughput setting. You will follow SOPs, maintain chain of custody, and operate LC-MS/MS and GC-FID instruments with precision.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and adherence to safety regulations. Weekend and overtime may be required as part of rotating shifts in a clinical lab environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in medical technology or related science as required or equivalent (high school diploma with appropriate training).
• Experience with moderate/high complexity testing and laboratory safety standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain analytical instrumentation used in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare samples for instrumentation.
• Maintain chain of custody throughout processing.
• Read and follow laboratory SOPs to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, monitor, and document on instrumentation (LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, Q-TOF).
• Balance instrument load to maximize production and maintain quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor/Associate/Master/Doctoral in medical technology or related science

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-FID

Q-TOF Instrumentation

LC/MS instrumentation

Pipetting and lab automation tools

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Perform duties related to sample preparation, submissions, and/or data review with strict adherence to departmental procedures; work in compliance to departmental safety requirements consistent with good laboratory practices.

Essential Functions

Level 1

• Receive and prepare samples for instrumentation
• Receive samples from confirmation sorter and passthrough for testing.
• Prepare samples per SOP using manual and automated pipetting, including dilutions.
• Maintain chain of custody throughout process.
• Read and follow laboratory SOPs.
• Recognize the importance of quality and work toward the highest standard possible when processing samples, able to identify and communicate needed improvements.
• Recognize the importance of turnaround time and work toward the timely processing of samples, able to prioritize work as needed.
• Operate, monitor, clean, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and record needed documentation on instrumentation: Tecan, manual single and multi-channel pipettors, balance, evaporation manifolds, heat blocks, refrigerator, freezer, temperature monitoring system, glassware.
• Maintain and distribute supplies: reagents, controls, re-filling/re-furbishing materials needed, notify management of items needed, receive and stock.
• Comply with safety regulations in the proper use, labeling, and handling of equipment and materials.
• Meet qualitative and quantitative production goals of the department.
• Communicate with department members to ensure maximum production.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities, and client information.
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Keep work area neat and clean. Follow departmental clean up procedures in disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.

Other duties as assigned.

Level 2

• Perform all duties of Confirmation Chemist level 1.
• Complete one of the following objectives for level 2 (order determined by Management to meet business needs):
  • Objective 1: Load batches on analytical instrumentation (LC-MS/MS, GC-FID) including:
    • Prepare instrument for run, prime, load sequence
    • Perform minor instrument troubleshooting
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and record needed documentation on LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, and Q-TOF instrumentation
• Balance loading of instruments to maximize production
• Maintain chain of custody throughout process.
• Objective 2: Data review of all confirmation batches including Phases 1-3:
  • Review calibration, quality control, and patient samples in accordance to chromatography acceptance criteria. Troubleshoot non‑compliant results.
  • Assemble batch for review.
  • Accurately enter patient results.
  • Submit data package to certification.
  • Maintain chain of custody throughout process.

Level 3

• Perform all duties of Confirmation Chemist level 1 and complete both objectives listed in level 2.

Level 4

• Perform all duties of Confirmation Chemist level 1, 2, and 3.
• Data review of all confirmation batches including Phase 4
• Certify LC-MS/MS screening batches

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION

A doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science or high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Moderate Complexity Testing:

High School Diploma: a) Successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist; OR
b) Appropriate training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1423 and/or 90 Semester Hours Requirements for New York State (16 hours Chemistry, 6 hours Inorganic Chemistry, 16 hours Biology pertinent to medical sciences, 3 hours Mathematics. 1 year training covering several fields of medical laboratory work).

High Complexity Testing

Associate Degree and High School Diploma: training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1489

Acting Technical Supervisor

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Experience: 4 years of pertinent laboratory experience.

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with sample preparation and/or LC/MS/MS preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Detail oriented
• Good judgment and decision‑making skills
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Good laboratory technique
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Following Physical Attributes Are Required For This Position

• Sitting for extended lengths of time
• Regularly required to move around laboratory
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Reaching, including above the shoulder
• Bending or stooping
• Squatting or crouching
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Lifting up to 25 pounds

EQUIPMENT

Must operate and maintain automated testing instrumentation. Automated pipettors, centrifuge; shaker/rotator; heating block; pH meter; analytical balance; various automated instruments; pipette; lab coat; gloves; gas cylinders; PC; LC/MS/MS.

OTHER

Overtime as necessary; weekend work is required; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; exposure to caustics, flammables, solvents, carcinogens, and reactive compounds.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$24.00 - $46.00

Benefits For Full Time Employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement