LCMS Instrument Technologist Trainee

Laboratory Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care diagnostics is seeking a Clinical Medical Drug Monitoring Technologist Trainee. This role involves on-the-job training for analyzing patient samples in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits are offered, and there are great opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating LC-MS/MS instruments utilizing the cloud-based Ascent platform.
• Performing extensive electronic data analysis outside the lab.
• Monitoring instrument performance and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science

ASCP or AMT certification

Job description

MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp). The integration of LabCorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. LabCorp operates in over 60 countries, creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world.

If you are motivated by job satisfaction, MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients.

The Clinical Medical Drug Monitoring LCMS Technologist Trainee receives on-the-job training for the analytical data analysis of extracted patient samples in the Clinical ToxAssure Laboratory. This laboratory handles high daily volumes and is fast-paced, performing high-complexity testing for pain management in urine samples. This test includes 180+ analytes in one assay. Technicians are also responsible for the instrumentation and data analysis of four separate ancillary LCMS/MS confirmation methods outside of this panel. The lab uses over 40 LC-MS/MS instrument platforms utilizing Ascent, a cloud-based processing system.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Work Schedule: Sunday/Monday/Thursday/Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Shift: 1st

Benefits: Employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN, and Part-Time employees working less than 20 hours are eligible for the 401(k) plan only. For more details, click here.

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High attention to detail, strong communication, and organizational skills
• Must pass a standardized color vision test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts as needed

Key Responsibilities:

The main duties include:

1. Operating LC-MS/MS instruments utilizing the cloud-based Ascent platform.
2. Receiving and evaluating specimens, prioritizing work to maintain turnaround times.
3. Performing extensive electronic data analysis outside the lab.
4. Identifying and handling unacceptable or unusual specimens.
5. Following SOPs for data analysis, calibration, and quality control.
6. Evaluating data accuracy, correcting errors, and interpreting results for reports.
7. Monitoring instrument performance and troubleshooting issues.
8. Maintaining and calibrating equipment, and keeping detailed records.
9. Proactively ensuring assay and instrument performance to prevent delays.
10. Preparing reagents, standards, and controls as per SOPs.
11. Using Good Documentation Practices in all tasks.
12. Providing high-quality patient care efficiently.
13. Training and instructing others on testing procedures.

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