Mass Spectrometry Lab Technician – LCMS, HPLC & ICPMS

Centers Laboratory; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory in Cedar Knolls, NJ is seeking a Lab Technician to procure and prepare specimens for analysis, maintain Mass Spectrometry equipment, and manage supplies for the Mass Spec Department.

The role emphasizes performing QC, calibrations, and daily checks while adhering to CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, with responsibilities across sample handling, data entry, and LIS verification as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related Life Science.
• Minimum 1 year of Toxicology experience.

Responsibilities

• Processes all testing of urine and blood samples for LCMS, HPLC and ICPMS based assays as per standard operating procedures.
• Operates and maintains LC/MS/MS, HPLC, and ICPMS analyzers, including instrument setup, troubleshooting and validations.
• Performs quality control and calibrations for each lab procedure on a daily basis.
• Responsible for all Mass spec department duties, including sample preparation, reagent preparation, loading samples on to machine, worklist generation etc.
• Responsible for all Mass spec QC data entry to plot Levey-Jennings
• Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens
• Request and pull samples for pending tests.
• Registers, retrieves, and discards specimens as appropriate.
• Oversees and performs for daily temperature and humidity checks
• Assists in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers.
• Sanitize equipment and workspace
• Follows all CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
• Assists with the filing of laboratory records
• Oversees the supplies and inventory control for the department
• Maintains the inventory control (packing slips, invoices, etc)
• Maintains the calibrations for all equipment in the department.
• Assists with the LIS verification and bi-annual review
• Assists all laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Toxicology experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related Life Science

Job description

Centers Laboratory in Cedar Knolls, NJ is seeking a Lab Technician to procure and prepare specimens for analysis, maintain Mass Spectrometry equipment, and manage supplies for the Mass Spec Department.

The role emphasizes performing QC, calibrations, and daily checks while adhering to CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, with responsibilities across sample handling, data entry, and LIS verification as needed.