Chemistry Lab Technician
About The Position
Cordant Health Solutions® has over 29 successful years as a highly recognized leader in the toxicology industry, providing solutions for clinicians, criminal justice agencies and treatment providers involved with substance use disorder and criminal justice cases. We are looking for highly motivated and compassionate individuals who want to be part of our organization's dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve! Cordant's testing protocols and digital case-management tools allow us to provide accurate and actionable results, helping clients become more efficient and effective in monitoring patient adherence, reduce risk, and support participants so they achieve success in their program goals. At Cordant Health Solutions®, we are made up of motivated and compassionate team members who are all part of the solution! We are seeking a self-motivated Chemistry Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. In this role you will assist in laboratory confirmatory analysis of biological fluids including urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens. This role is also responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting various Auto Chemistry instrumentation. Shift: PM Shift M-F 6pm-230am Salary:$20.00 Plus $2.00 Shift Differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), REQUIRED.
- Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric) required.
- Strong eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required.
- Physical demands required to perform critical tasks in this role include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 25lbs, bending and carrying.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a lab technician, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Loads, prepares and extracts specimens using various Auto-Chem Instrumentation.
- Assist in instrument calibration, QC review, and initial analytical review.
- Prepare reagents and buffers as needed.
- Assists with maintaining an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Responsible for all record keeping associated with specimen preparation, including following chain of custody handling guidelines and storage requirements.
- Conducts safe work practices according to safety protocols, PPE requirements and decontamination procedures.
- Responsible to maintain all safeguards as it pertains to Protected health information (PHI).
Benefits
- Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.
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- Cordant Health Solutions® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes diversity leads to a stronger organization. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status in hiring, tenure, training, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
