Pre-Certifying Scientist (LC/MS/MS) - Path to Certifier

Cordant Health Solutions; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / HSA

Paid Time Off (PTO) from day 1

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a self-motivated Pre-Certifying Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. You will load samples, analyze initial results, and prepare documentation to align with chain of custody requirements.

This role includes maintaining LC/MS/MS platforms, training through four phases toward Certifying Scientist within 6–12 months, and working Monday–Friday with a $2 shift differential for evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field is required.
• Experience as a senior lab tech or analyst is preferred.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems software is preferred.
• Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric) are required.
• Strong eye-hand coordination is required.
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality is required.

Responsibilities

• Load prepared samples onto confirmation equipment.
• Initial review of confirmation data from LC/MS/MS instrumentation.
• Ongoing training for final analytical review, certification and release of final result reports.
• Provide feedback to maintenance team on assay integrity and performance.
• Perform start-up and daily maintenance of LC/MS/MS equipment.
• Perform minor troubleshooting of LC/MS/MS equipment as needed.
• Assist with research and development efforts.
• Apply knowledge and skills to produce quality work and meet turnaround time goals.
• Meet minimum productivity requirements.
• Direct efforts toward production areas that need assistance.
• Assist with new technology.
• Collaborate with coworkers, managers and other supervisors to solve work-related problems daily.
• Follow schedules to meet production goals and maintain quality and productivity.

Skills

Data entry

Eye-hand coordination

High-volume environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems software

Job description

Cordant Health Solutions in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a self-motivated Pre-Certifying Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. You will load samples, analyze initial results, and prepare documentation to align with chain of custody requirements.

This role includes maintaining LC/MS/MS platforms, training through four phases toward Certifying Scientist within 6–12 months, and working Monday–Friday with a $2 shift differential for evenings.