Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Lenexa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I performs routine daily sample processing for the Forensic Toxicology Processing Department in Lenexa, Kansas. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and pays $17.20 or more per hour. The technician is accountable for specimen receipt, sorting, data entry, and other processing work. The position reports to the Supervisor, Forensic Processing.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Laboratory experience is preferred. The technician must be able to sit or stand for long periods and have interpersonal communication skills. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Part-time employees scheduled for 29 hours or less per week may be eligible for benefits including vacation and health/flex time (for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week), six holidays plus one “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week), a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance through MyQuest for Education, and an annual no-cost health assessment program called Blueprint for Wellness®.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand the QTN Lab Information System.
• Sort specimens by source, such as hair, oral fluid, or urine, and by work list.
• Complete Maxilog data entry.
• Understand and adhere to strict forensic practices.
• Independently process urine specimens for regulated and non-regulated testing.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Scan or image all custody and control forms.
• Discard negative specimens.
• Perform Flexilog on routine urine specimens at 70 CCFs per hour.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week may receive vacation and health/flex time.
• Eligible part-time employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week may receive six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
• 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
• Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED