LCMS Instrument Technologist Trainee- 2nd Shift

Laboratory Corporation; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in the medical laboratory sector is seeking a motivated Clinical Medical Monitoring LCMS/Data Review Technologist Trainee. This exciting role offers on-the-job training in a fast-paced environment, where you will analyze patient samples and ensure high-quality results. Join a company that values job satisfaction and provides opportunities for career growth in the healthcare diagnostics field. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you will play a vital role in delivering patient care and contributing to the medical community. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required; no prior experience necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze extracted specimens and perform data analysis on patient samples.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Prioritization

Research Skills

Problem Resolution

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

LC-MS/MS instrumentation

Ascent cloud processing platform

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. Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory Industry as a Clinical Medical Monitoring LCMS / Data Review Technologist Trainee.

The Clinical Medical Monitoring LCMS / Data Review Technologist Trainee receives on-the-job training for the analytical data analysis of extracted patient samples in the Clinical ToxAssure Laboratory. This laboratory has high daily volume and is highly fast-paced, performing high complexity testing for pain management in urine samples. This test contains 180+ analytes in one assay, techs are also responsible for the instrumentation/data analysis of four separate ancillary LCMS/MS confirmation methods outside of this panel as well. This Bench uses 30+ LC-MS/MS instrument platforms utilizing Ascent cloud based processing.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday 1pm – 11:30pm or Tuesday – Saturday 3pm-11:30pm

Shift: 2nd

Differential: This position qualifies for a shift differential

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• Previous experience is not required
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet established turn-around-times
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently within a team under general supervision
• Some overtime required depending on departmental needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with LC-MS/MS instrumentation utilizing a cloud based processing platform, Ascent.
• Receive extracted specimens for testing; evaluate batches and test orders; determine priority of work for these batches in order to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
• This position requires large amounts of daily electronic data analysis, done on computer stations outside of the laboratory
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimen(s) within a batch or within a set of Hamilton Deck Mates (4 batches) and handle appropriately
• Adhere to SOP while performing data analysis on patient and proficiency samples as well as calibration, quality control and blank samples
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls/calibration for error detection within batch along with trends within QC sets of an assay and take appropriate corrective action as needed
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation/work area; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, instrument logs, maintenance logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs
• Follows a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients
• Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes
• Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all documentation
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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