Certifying Scientist

Labcorp • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Certifying Scientist to join our team in Houston, TX. Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!
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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field or equivalent education and experience
• 2 years of pertinent laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a Chemical or Biological Science
• Certifying Scientist and Toxicology experience preferred
• Prior chromatography and/or mass spectrometry experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including written, verbal, and listening skills
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certifying and releasing drug test results
• Perform certification review of all initial and confirmation data
• Accurately enter and report test results for all specimens
• Verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations
• Provide technical, interpretive, and/or regulatory consultation and assistance to clients
• Ensure the initial technical review is complete and accurate
• Perform GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and GC/FID certification in accordance with SOPs
• Understand and follow quality procedures and protocols for security and confidentiality
• Review and follow chain of custody procedures with accuracy and consistency
• Identify and resolve quality control issues in a timely manner
• Assist in preparation of litigation packages and affidavits when necessary
• Consult with laboratory technical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
• Prepare and participate in inspections and audits when required
• Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level