Certifying Scientist

Labcorp • Houston, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Certifying Scientist to join our team in Houston, TX . Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Job Responsibilities Responsible for certifying and releasing drug test results Perform certification review of all initi al and confirmation data Accurately enter and report test results for all specimens Verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations Provide tec hnical, interpretive, and/or regulatory consultation and assistance to clients Ensure the ini tial tec h nical r eview is complete and accurat e Perform GC /MS, LC/MS/MS and GC/FID certification in accor dance 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 tec hnical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices Prepare and participate in inspecti on s and audits w hen required Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements Maintain a safe work e nvironmen t and wear appropriate personal protective equipment At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and health y lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate abou t helping peopl e and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• 2 years of pertinent laboratory experience
• Certifying Scientist and Toxicology experience
• Prior chromatography and/or mass spectrometry experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a Chemical or Biological Science

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certifying and releasing drug test results
• Perform certification review of all initi al and confirmation data
• Accurately enter and report test results for all specimens
• Verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations
• Provide tec hnical, interpretive, and/or regulatory consultation and assistance to clients
• Ensure the ini tial tec h nical r eview is complete and accurat e
• Perform GC /MS, LC/MS/MS and GC/FID certification in accor dance 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 tec hnical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
• Prepare and participate in inspecti on s and audits w hen required
• Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements
• Maintain a safe work e nvironmen t and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or mor e hou rs 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: Mid Level