Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus MyDay off

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS seeks a Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I to support donor specimen testing, including preparation and instrument operation. The role runs Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with emphasis on accuracy and workflow efficiency in a high‑volume toxicology lab.

The candidate will maintain chain of custody, follow SOPs, perform routine instrument checks, and participate in calibration/validation activities, while contributing to a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with Chemistry/Biology coursework as specified.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures.
• Follow SOPs, prepare and verify reagents, and ensure QC samples are included in each batch.
• Program sequence table for sample analysis and perform basic data review.
• Maintain documentation, keep work area clean, and perform equipment checks.
• Participate in method/instrument validation and calibration activities.
• Adhere to policies and complete required QA documentation.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology

Job description

Job Description

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I – Lenexa, KS, Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

This position works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and is responsible for all aspects of testing of donor specimens including specimen preparation and instrument operation.

Pay range

Pay range: $26.50+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures.
• Maintain competency in the following areas: follow all written procedures in departmental SOP, prepare and verify performance of all new reagents, ensure that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch, demonstrate good analytical technique with minimal failed loads, capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment utilized in area of responsibility, capable of programming sequence table for sample analysis, capable of basic data review.
• Maintain legible and complete documents.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Perform and document checks of temperature dependent equipment.
• Participate in completion of method and/or instrument validation studies to quality standards.
• Participate in validation of new calibrators, controls and new or modified analytical procedures.
• Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels, and notify Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems.
• Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
• Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies.
• Complete all required quality control and quality assurance documentation related to job function.
• Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
• Maintain professional work environment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience

Minimum Of One (1) Year Laboratory Experience Preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Knowledge

Knowledge of methods and procedures used by the laboratory preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science or Art degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours in Chemistry, fifteen (15) semester hours in Biology, and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics; or applicable regulatory requirements (Preferred)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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