Associate Chemist - Mass Spec

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking an Associate Chemist to join our Mass Spectrometry 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 up to and including result entry. They will also maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation, perform routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS, and diagnose and repair issues with this equipment. This is an entry-level capacity where the individual will gain knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision. The role includes conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples, participating in the development of new analytical procedures, and performing routine and complex technical procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures. The Associate Chemist will demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving, evaluate raw and final data for accuracy, and recognize and correct errors. They will also provide guidance to technical staff, assist with training and orientation of new employees, perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures, and identify and replenish 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
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
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
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