Toxicology Laboratory Technician

Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (3)

Dental plans (2)

Vision plan (1)

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance (basic/AD&D)

401(k) with 2-year vesting

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is an outpatient clinic network serving the greater local Houston, TX area. We are seeking a Toxicology Laboratory Technician to assist in specimen processing, testing, data analysis, and reporting results to support patient care.

You will work with LC/MS/MS and other laboratory equipment, maintain QC records, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A BS in science and at least one year of clinical laboratory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or laboratory science.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience in moderate/high complexity testing.
• Experience with data analysis, chromatography, and reporting results.

Responsibilities

• Accession and extract biological samples for testing.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and keeping patient results records.
• Prepare stock solutions, internal standards, solvents, QC materials and reagents.
• Perform routine maintenance on immunoassay instruments and LC/MS/MS equipment.
• Enter patient demographics, order tests, and report toxicology data using LIMS/LIS.
• Adhere to QC policies and document calibrations and corrective actions.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervision.
• Document all corrective actions when test systems deviate.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing 35 wpm

Lab safety

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Education

Bachelor of Science in biology / chemistry / laboratory science

Tools

LC/MS/MS

Job description

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
• 2 Dental 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

Please visit our website for more information:
https://minivasivepain.com/

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.