Associate Chemist - Mass Spectrometry

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Mass Spectrometry team as an Associate Chemist in Burlington, NC! In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”. Work schedule: Saturday-Tuesday, 6:00am-4:30pm. 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: Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated. Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology or meet regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Minimum 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Associate Chemist level
Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge
Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions
Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software
Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results
Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry
Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment
Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity
Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties.
Participates in development of new analytical procedures
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results
Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results
Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary