Laboratory Technician (Toxicology)

Radeas LLC•Wake Forest, NC

5h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Radeas is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support clinical toxicology laboratory operations. The role involves preparing and processing human urine and oral-fluid specimens for LC-MS/MS, assisting with laboratory testing, reviewing results, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records. Work is performed under the guidance of experienced clinical scientists in a fast-paced, in-person laboratory environment. The position’s workload depends on specimen volume and arrival times. Although the regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., extended hours may be needed, including evenings, weekends, and overtime. The technician must be able to commute reliably to Wake Forest, North Carolina, and meet the stated physical and visual requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Clinical Chemistry, or a related life science.
Transcripts are required for compliance review.
Prior experience in a clinical or toxicology laboratory.
Familiarity with prescription drug monitoring or SAMHSA protocols.
Experience reviewing analytical data and running quality control.
Ability to reliably commute to Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual abilities needed for the role, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Flexibility to adapt to fluctuating workload and extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process human specimens, including urine and oral fluid, for LC-MS/MS.
Assist with laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures on human specimens to support diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Analyze test or experiment results to verify conformity to specifications using mechanical or electrical devices.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test the sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Run proficiency testing samples on equipment according to SOPs, as applicable.
Assist with CLIA-waived testing.
Maintain laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents, and notify appropriate staff when inventory is low.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting and coordinate service as needed with guidance; document routine and troubleshooting maintenance.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and laboratory environment.
Stay current with and comply with assigned training related to laboratory safety, testing procedures, and equipment maintenance.
Support special projects and other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Follow laboratory procedures for sample management, test analyses, quality control, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result, compliance, and proficiency-testing records.