Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team as a LC-MS/MS Certifying Scientist and benefit from competitive hourly pay, plus the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings based on individual performance!

ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS:

• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
• Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Interprets raw data from the LC-MS/MS in order to determine results for each patient.
• Requests and documents reruns for QCs or patient samples when raw data is unacceptable. 5. Conducts statistical analyses and evaluates test results relative to specimen/sample information and established reference materials.
• Captures patient results into report templates and checks templates, patient demographics, and results for errors and inconsistencies.
• Monitors data collection, checking and ensuring data integrity to produce reports that both explain and summarize findings in ways that can be understood by lay and non-technical audiences. 8. Remains current on lab standard operating procedures.
• Identifies and resolves quality control issues.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing orders and the interpretation of test results.
• Manipulates potentially hazardous human specimens/samples and analytic reagents in a safe and responsible manner within the laboratory setting.
• Follows all safety procedures and maintains safety equipment.
• Performs, analyzes and documents all proficiency testing data produced by LC-MS/MS in the same manner as patient samples.
• Assesses potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiates appropriate action, as may be required.
• Participates in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Biological or Chemical
• 24 credit hours of lab science - 8 biology, 8 chemistry, 8 mix
• Previous lab experience including review of analytical data and Quality Control; toxicology experience in a laboratory performing prescription drug monitoring or in a SAMHSA certified Laboratory is preferred.