PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and prompt attendance
• An advanced understanding of drug metabolism, toxicology, forensic testing, P450 enzymes, or testing principles specifically related to urine and oral fluid metabolism
• An advanced understanding of LC-MS/MS systems and data interpretation
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in operating complex laboratory instrumentation and computers with scientific software
• Ability to participate in method development, validation or research with Technical Supervision preferred
• Able and willing to follow established protocols employing acceptable forensic standards of analysis and the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one’s own experience
• Must be able to work with limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards, and/or well-defined policies
• Must be able to achieve superior results when work is reviewed in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and adherence to established methods, standards and policies
• Participate in ongoing training and continuing education courses related to drug metabolism, toxicology, and LC-MS/MS systems
• Responsible for promoting a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Life Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biology, Physics, or similar analytical science field or Bachelor of Science in similar field with 1 year of related experience
• Preference for candidates with familiarity with LC-MS/MS instruments (other experience in instrumental analysis of HPLC or LC-MS/MS of drugs in biological tissues may be acceptable)
• Preference for candidates with familiarity with Agilent MS and LC systems – specifically MassHunter Acquisition and Quantitation programs
• Previous work with bodily fluids – such as urine and oral fluid is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate laboratory functions and represent the toxicology laboratory professionally
• Excellent time management, documentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
• Must be flexible, innovative, and self-motivated
• Ability to plan and organize his/her work
• Ability to function independently and in a team environment
• Ability to listen, learn, and promote accountability and responsibility related to all processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a laboratory environment and exposes the incumbent to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials
• Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
• Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing

• Final review and certification of patient reports following established protocols – specifically for urine and oral fluid testing – utilizing and reporting point of care testing, EIA screening, and LC-MS/MS confirmation testing results
• Transcribe data from first review onto final review list
• Review reports individually, checking for completion of all demographic information, all ordered tests, and that results correspond to established norms
• Identify and confirm prescribed medication vs. inconsistent reports – either due to the presence of non-prescribed medications or illicit drugs
• Add comments to reports as needed
• Document completed reports and items for further review
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments to maintain the highest quality standards for testing procedures
• Answer incoming phone calls to the Confirmation department from customers, including questions regarding basic toxicology, basic drug metabolism, assistance with report issues, and sending reports
• Complete internal and external rerun requests
• Final review of internal rerun requests
• Review calibration and quality control data for each batch of patient samples
• Perform data analysis on patient samples for multiple analytes using mass spec software programs
• Utilize established protocols to confirm retention time, precursor and product ions, and qualifier ions are within established ranges for peak qualification and note any discrepancies
• Identify patient samples requiring reinjections or re-extractions following established protocols
• Program reinjections to run on the mass spec instruments
• Document data analysis completed and items for further review
• Transmit completed data analysis to the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Assist in proficiency testing, monitoring of daily controls, and be responsible for operating within the established quality controls parameters; including the recognition of invalid data and bringing all errors to the supervisor’s attention
• Complete updated reports as needed
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned
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