Technical Lab Specialist

Quest Diagnostics; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Technical Lab Specialist for a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. This role leads analytical projects in R&D, supervises assay design, validation and implementation, and serves as a technical consultant to maintain testing reliability.

Requires at least three years in a clinical lab, MT (ASCP) preferred, and expertise with HPLC, GC, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP/MS. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting.
• Competency management and technical training experience.
• Laboratory regulation/accreditation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates bench supervision of R&D projects using HPLC, GC, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS and ICP/MS.
• Implements new procedures within the department and supports other teams.
• Performs validation of new methods with written summaries for documentation.
• Trains staff in new methods and maintains testing reliability.
• Diagnoses test failures and implements corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science

MT (ASCP) preferred

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC/MS

LC-MS/MS

ICP/MS

Job description

Job Description

Technical Lab Specialist - Lewisville, TX, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Description

Technical Lab Specialist - Lewisville, TX, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Department: Clinical Lab Toxicology

Pay range: $60,500+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Overview

This position manages analytical projects in R & D, supervises projects from the assay design, validation and implementation. This position also manages special projects in R & D, and operates as a technical consultant in maintaining current testing reliability including diagnosing test failures and implementing corrective action. The incumbent assists in the development and maintenance of the R & D Department.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours


• Best-in-class well-being programs


• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®


• healthyMINDS mental health program


• Vacation and Health/Flex Time


• 6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off


• FinFit financial coaching and services


• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Annual incentive plans


• Matching gifts program


• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education


• Career advancement opportunities


• and so much more!

This position has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all technical and/or operational activities in the laboratory. Responsible for performing duties so as to operate the lab with the highest quality safety and integrity, and in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner are of utmost importance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides bench level supervision of projects for R & D using HPLC, GC, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP/MS techniques as directed by the Technical Director.


• Coordinates the implementation of new procedures within the department and with other support departments.


• Performs statistical analysis and validation of new methods. Provides written summaries of work to be used for method documentation.


• Trains staff in new methods both in technical and instrumental aspects.


• Manages special projects with the duties of coordination of resources and personnel.


• Serves as a resource for HPLC, GC, GC/MS and LC-MS/MS related questions.


• Writes technical proposals soliciting drug analysis services and contributes as requested to the business proposals for these solicitations.


• Maintains present testing reliability including diagnosing test failures (instrumental and chemical) and implementing corrective action.


• Provides technical understanding of analytical techniques with particular emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis.


• Responsible for informing the appropriate supervisor of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.


• Maintains accurate records of all corrective and preventive maintenance to satisfy to licensing requirement.


• Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

At least three years experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting. Competency management and technical training. Laboratory regulation/accreditation.

Preferred Work Experience

• Preferred experience in Government agency reporting.


• R&D experience with extensive experience in following analytical techniques, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP/MS required or relevant advanced degree as a requirement.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

Skills

• PC application skills in Microsoft Office including Excel and Access.


• Ability to see projects to completion.


• Ability to manage time and details.


• Good verbal and written skills required.


• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree (Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science). MT (ASCP). (Preferred)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.