Analyst I

National Medical Services Inc•Horsham, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NMS Labs is seeking a regular full-time Analyst 1 for its LCMS 2 department in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The position involves preparing and analyzing samples for drugs and other potentially toxic compounds in biological specimens. The Analyst is responsible for specimen preparation, test performance, and reporting test results. Specific functions may vary depending on the needs of the laboratory section and direction from the supervisor. The regular schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role involves handling biological specimens and potentially toxic or caustic chemicals, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, and following laboratory safety and regulatory compliance practices. Candidates must submit a cover letter, transcripts, and resume with their application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited university.
At least 16 semester credit hours in college-level chemistry coursework above general chemistry; coursework must include Organic Chemistry, with no specific number of Organic Chemistry credits required. General Chemistry does not count toward the 16 hours.
Two additional chemistry courses of at least 3 semester hours each.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to appropriately handle technical and clinical inquiries.
Ability to identify and resolve technical and non-technical problems.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
Ability to interpret and execute technical procedures in verbal, written, mathematical, or diagrammatical form.
Understanding of basic analytical concepts.
Professional conduct, including respect for company processes and culture, respect for workplace professionals, commitment to quality, ownership of responsibility, and personal integrity.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and regulatory compliance standards.
Good computer skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to changes.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work around laboratory equipment, biological materials, and chemicals.
Ability to travel as needed for court testimony and/or training.

Responsibilities

Handle biological specimens.
Retain specimens in suitable storage areas and follow chain-of-custody procedures.
Prepare samples for testing.
Generate pre-analytical reports for specimen analysis.
Prepare (Metals) and/or validate reagents, controls, and calibrators.
Document quality control and enter results in LIMS where applicable (Metals/Screening).
Perform instrument setup and daily instrument maintenance.
Perform basic instrument troubleshooting, recognize when something is wrong, and inform a senior analyst as appropriate.
Independently perform analytical testing.
Properly discard chemicals and biological materials.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.