Night-Shift Certifying Scientist: GC/MS/Toxicology

Labcorp; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO or FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Certifying Scientist to join our team in Houston, TX. This role certifies and releases drug test results and reviews initial and confirmation data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or advanced degree with clinical testing experience, or a Bachelor’s with several years of experience. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to work the 3rd shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemical or Biological Science OR a Master’s in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with 1 year or more of clinical testing OR a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with 2 years or more of clinical testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Certify and release drug test results.
• Perform certification review of initial and confirmation data.
• Enter and report test results for all specimens.
• Verify chain of custody, quality controls, and calibrations.
• Provide technical, interpretive, and regulatory consultation and assistance to clients.
• Ensure initial technical review is complete and accurate.
• Perform GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and GC/FID certification per SOPs.
• Follow quality procedures for security and confidentiality.
• Review chain of custody procedures with accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve quality control issues promptly.
• Assist in preparation of litigation packages and affidavits as needed.
• Consult with laboratory staff on routine testing issues.
• Prepare and participate in inspections and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Color vision testing ability

Education

PhD in Chemical or Biological Science

MS in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with 1+ year of clinical testing

BS in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology with 2+ years of clinical testing

Tools

GC/MS

LC/MS/MS

GC/FID

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Certifying Scientist to join our team in Houston, TX. This role certifies and releases drug test results and reviews initial and confirmation data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or advanced degree with clinical testing experience, or a Bachelor’s with several years of experience. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to work the 3rd shift with potential overtime.