Lab Tech (Core/Tox)

Simple Laboratories; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Laboratories is seeking a full-time Lab Technician II at our Harwood Heights headquarters. The role performs routine and analytical testing to ensure accurate data for clients, supporting sample processing, data recording, and equipment maintenance.

The position involves operating LC-MS/MS and GC-MS instruments, interpreting results, and maintaining quality controls in a regulated environment. Training and guidance to junior staff are expected as part of core laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent per local regulatory requirements.
• Prior GC/MS and LC/MS experience required.
• Experience with clinical test methods is advantagous.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing on patient specimens using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassays
• Accurately interpret, verify, and report test results in accordance with protocols and guidelines
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation of new clinical tests
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Verify chain of custody documents and calibrations, ensure quality controls
• Provide technical assistance to ensure smooth workflow and training of junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (or equivalent per local regs)

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

Job description

Simple Laboratories is looking for a full-time Lab Technician II to join our Laboratory Operations' Core team at our main lab and HQ Harwood Heights location. The Lab Technician II performs routine and analytical tasks for Core lab to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data provided to clients on a daily basis while assisting in sample processing, analysis, recording data and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and laboratory equipment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with alternating weekends

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform complex testing on patient specimens using advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassays
• Accurately interpret, verify, and report test results in accordance with laboratory protocols and clinical guidelines
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation of new clinical tests
• Responsible for performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations
• Provide technical assistance to ensure smooth laboratory workflow including but not limited to aliquoting, sample preparation, tracking inventory and preparing reagents.
• Operates laboratory equipment, records and maintains data, data logs and equipment
• Understand and follow quality procedures and protocols for security and confidentiality
• Consult with laboratory technical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
• Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to training efforts within the laboratory

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree: Biology , Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory requirements
• Prior GC/MS and LC/MS experience required