Confirmation Chemist

International Executive Service Corps

Lenexa (KS)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 63,369

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a detail-oriented Confirmation Chemist to support sample preparation, data review, and documentation in a high-safety laboratory environment.

The role progresses through levels 1–4, with increasing responsibility in LC-MS/MS, GC-FID and Q-TOF analyses, data review, and batch certification, while ensuring chain of custody and quality standards. Overtime and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

Education as specified: doctoral to associate degree in medical/clinical sciences or equivalent.
Experience with moderate/ high complexity testing and laboratory workflows.
Ability to follow safety procedures and SOPs precisely.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare samples for instrumentation and ensure chain of custody.
Operate and maintain LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, and Q-TOF instruments and document operations.
Review data, calibrations, and QC; assemble batches for review and certification.
Balance instrument load and ensure timely processing and quality standards.
Communicate effectively with team and maintain proper safety and documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Judgment and decision making

Instruction following

Laboratory technique

Punctuality

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctoral/Master/Bachelor/Associate in medical technology or related science or high school diploma

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-FID

Q-TOF instrumentation

Pipetting equipment

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 telephoneReaching, 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.