Evening Forensic Toxicology Lab Scientist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I in Lenexa, KS, Tue-Sat, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. You will perform donor specimen testing, including preparation and instrument operation, while following SOPs and quality controls to ensure accuracy and reliability.

The role requires maintaining chain of custody, documenting results legibly, and supporting method and instrument validations. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology and at least one year of laboratory experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in Chemistry, 15 in Biology, and 3 in Mathematics; preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures.
• Maintain competency by following SOPs, preparing and verifying reagents, and ensuring QC samples are included in each batch.
• Maintain legible and complete documents.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Perform and document checks of temperature-dependent equipment.
• Participate in method/instrument validation studies and calibration validation.
• Maintain productivity and report equipment or production problems to supervisor.
• Complete required quality control/assurance documentation.

Skills

Lab techniques

Pipetting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I in Lenexa, KS, Tue-Sat, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. You will perform donor specimen testing, including preparation and instrument operation, while following SOPs and quality controls to ensure accuracy and reliability.

The role requires maintaining chain of custody, documenting results legibly, and supporting method and instrument validations. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology and at least one year of laboratory experience