Associate Chemist - Toxicology

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking an Associate Chemist to join our Mass Spec team in Burlington, NC! This role involves reviewing and certifying LC/MS data, determining data acceptability, and uploading results. The Associate Chemist will be responsible for verifying calibration, quality controls, and patient data, as well as maintaining, calibrating, and cleaning instrumentation. They will also diagnose and repair equipment issues, gain knowledge of department operations under supervision, and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses. The position requires performing technical procedures according to SOPs, making technical decisions, evaluating data for accuracy, and providing guidance to technical staff. Additionally, the role involves assisting with training, performing preventive maintenance, documenting quality control, and managing testing bench supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
2 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
ASCP or AMT certification
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
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

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