Clinical Toxicology Technologist Trainee- 1st shift

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Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when start your career at Labcorp! We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Technologist Trainee . In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment. You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp’s overall mission of “Improving Health, Improving Lives.”

As a Technologist Trainee for the Toxicology department, you will receive on-the-job training for the pre-analytical through post-analytical set-up and testing of patient samples. This laboratory performs high complexity testing for pain management and medical monitoring assisted programs in urine samples. This test contains 180+ analytes in one assay. Responsibilities will also include the instrumentation / data analysis of separate ancillary LCMS/MS confirmation methods outside of this panel.

Shift : 1st

Schedule: Friday - Monday, 8am-6:30pm ( Some Overtime is required)

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here .

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Work with a variety of instrument and software platforms including Hamilton/Nimbus automated extraction instruments, Immunoassay chemistry analyzers, LCMS Instrumentation, and Data Review through a cloud-based software system.
  • Adhere to SOPs while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
  • Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
  • Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.
  • Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy (Immunoassay and LCMS); recognize and correct errors and unusual results (individual patient as well as paired sets of patients); interpret results to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
  • Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
• Follow a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients.
• Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes.
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Previous experience is not required.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment to meet established turn-around-times.
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently within a team under general supervision.
• Some overtime required depending on departmental needs.

If you are looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges, and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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