Toxicology Laboratory Technician

Minivasive Pain; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

EAP

Disability Insurance

Life with AD&D

401(k)

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Minivasive Pain is seeking a Toxicology Laboratory Technician in Stafford, TX. You will assist in specimen processing, perform tests, analyze data, and report results, supporting a positive patient experience.

The role requires a BS in a relevant science, 1 year of clinical lab experience, and familiarity with LC/MS/MS and LIMS/LIS systems. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential as you contribute to quality control and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, or laboratory science.
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in moderate/high complexity testing.
• Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and processing data chromatography.

Responsibilities

• Accession and extract biological samples for testing.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and record-keeping of patient results.
• Prepare stock solutions, internal standards, solvents, QC, and reagents.
• Perform routine maintenance on immunoassay instruments, LC/MS/MS and other lab equipment.
• Evaluate data statistically for precision and deviations.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Enter demographics, order tests, and report data using LIMS/LIS.
• Adhere to QC policies and document calibrations and instrument actions.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and report to supervisor.
• Document corrective actions for system deviations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Typing 35 wpm

Laboratory safety

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in biology/chemistry/lab science

1 year clinical lab experience

Data chromatography experience

Tools

LC/MS/MS

LIMS/LIS systems

Job description

Position: Toxicology Laboratory Technician

Location: Stafford, TX

Job Id: MPO337

# of Openings: 1

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a Toxicology Laboratory Technician to join our team.

SUMMARY: Toxicology Laboratory Technician promotes a positive patient experience assisting in specimen processing, laboratory testing, analysis of data, and reporting test results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to accession and extract biological samples for testing
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results
• Prepare stock solutions, internal standard, solvents, quality control, and reagents
• Perform routine maintenance on immunoassay instrument, LC/MS/MS, and lab equipment as recommended by manufacture
• Able to evaluate data statistically by calculating precision, deviations and percentage
• Maintain records which demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Enters patient demographics, orders appropriate tests, and report toxicology data using LIMS or LIS system
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations
• Follow laboratory policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance
• Be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify the appropriate supervisor
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word
• Must type 35 wpm
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team and independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or laboratory science
• One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience in a moderate and/or high complexity testing environment.
• Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and processing data chromatography

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is an outpatient clinic network serving the greater local Houston, TX area. Our teams strive to deliver personalized and compassionate care to meet our patients' individualized needs. At MPO, we continue to seek talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference and developing their clinical skillset. Come join our team at Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics and unlock your potential for excellence.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.