Lab Tech Sr.

Advanced Clinical; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Advanced Group is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support analytical operations, review and report GC/MS and LC/MS/MS data, and maintain rigorous chain-of-custody and documentation in a regulated lab environment.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, collaboration with lab leadership, and adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards within a dynamic team in Santa Rosa, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Experience handling biological specimens, chemicals, and lab instrumentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and process GC/MS and LC/MS/MS data per SOPs.
• Verify sample identification, batch sequence accuracy, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Generate reports and enter results into LIS.
• Conduct first-level review of analytical data and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Support compliance with laboratory quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Communicate testing issues and data discrepancies to leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

GC/MS

LC/MS/MS

LIS systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support analytical laboratory operations through the review, processing, and reporting of GC/MS and LC/MS/MS data. This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and supporting quality and compliance requirements within a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process GC/MS and/or LC/MS/MS analytical data in accordance with established SOPs.
• Verify sample identification, batch sequence accuracy, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Generate reports and accurately enter results into laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Conduct first-level review of analytical data and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Support compliance with laboratory quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Communicate testing issues, data discrepancies, and operational concerns to laboratory leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working safely with biological specimens, chemicals, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with biological specimens in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, or related analytical instrumentation.
• Experience reviewing analytical data and supporting regulated laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with LIS systems, chain-of-custody requirements, and quality documentation.

Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].