Laboratory Scientist I

Drugscan; Horsham, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Drugscan in Horsham, PA, is seeking a Laboratory Scientist I for its Clinical Laboratory. This onsite role focuses on accurate testing, timely reporting, and adherence to QC standards.

You will perform screening, sample preparation, testing, and documentation, while maintaining equipment and following safety protocols. A life sciences degree and at least 1 year of lab experience are required, with familiarity in LIMS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of PC-based LIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and sample preparation procedures, including dilutions and extractions.
• Perform testing and reporting, including calculations to produce test results and documentation of quality control data.
• Set up testing instrumentation and perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Procure and maintain test equipment for product analysis and testing.
• Prepare work lists for testing using LIMS.
• Participate in quality control activities to ensure accurate results and proper data collection.
• Follow safety rules, PPE procedures, and proper handling of samples.
• Order supplies according to inventory control.
• Manage workflow and turnaround time for routine analyses, including patient samples and quality assessment samples.
• Maintain workstation supplies and prepared reagents as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist I Department: Clinical Laboratory Location: Onsite, Horsham, PA Hours Per Week: 40 hours Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for performing tests and analysis in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform screening, sample preparation procedures, including dilutions and extractions.
• Perform testing Reporting, including but is not limited to: performing calculations that produce a test result, documentation of quality control data, chain of custody documentation, other data as prescribed by the SOP.
• Set up testing instrumentation for specific tests and analysis, providing proper preventative maintenance according to prescribed schedules.
• Procure and maintain test equipment to perform required product analysis and testing.
• Prepares work lists for testing using LIMS.
• Participate in quality control activities throughout the laboratory to assure that accurate results are reported and collecting all data necessary for routine quality control functions and tests.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations to include determining proper handling procedures of samples, cleanliness and neatness at the workstation and within the testing facility and observance of appropriate personal protective equipment procedures.
• Order supplies according to inventory control program.
• Responsible for workflow and TAT of routine analysis, including patient samples and samples for quality assessment (e.g. Proficiency Testing).
• Maintains workstation supplies and prepared reagents as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences required
• 1 year laboratory experience required
• Knowledge of PC-based LIMS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At ACM Global Laboratories, we understand that every project we work on, every task we complete impacts patients and their families. Our dedication to being purposefully patient-driven is reflected in the high-quality work provided by our teams every day around the globe.