LCMS Instrument Technologist Trainee- 3rd Shift

Labcorp•Saint Paul, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join their team in St. Paul, MN. This role involves working with LC-MS/MS instrumentation and a cloud-based processing platform called Ascent. The position requires significant daily electronic data analysis, evaluation of specimens and test orders, and determining work priority to meet turnaround times. The trainee will also be responsible for recognizing and handling unacceptable specimens, evaluating raw and final data for accuracy, and adhering to quality control rules. Maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of instrumentation and work areas are also key responsibilities, along with maintaining accurate records and documentation. A proactive approach to assay and instrument performance is expected to prevent downtime. The role involves preparing laboratory reagents, standards, and quality controls, and using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all documentation. Delivering accurate patient care efficiently and participating in the instruction and training of others are also part of the job. New graduates are welcome as full training is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
Proficient with computers
Familiarity with laboratory information systems
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification
Current or Prior Labcorp experience
3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience

Responsibilities

Work with LC-MS/MS instrumentation utilizing a cloud based processing platform, Ascent.
Receive extracted specimens for testing; evaluate batches and test orders; determine priority of work for these batches in order to maintain acceptable turn‑around‑time
Perform large amounts of daily electronic data analysis on computer stations.
Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimen(s) within a batch or within a set of Hamilton Deck Mates (4 batches) and handle appropriately.
Adhere to SOP while performing data analysis on patient and proficiency samples as well as calibration, quality control and blank samples.
Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report.
Follow quality control rules; monitor controls / calibration for error detection within batch along with trends within QC sets of an assay and take appropriate corrective action as needed.
Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation / work area; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, instrument logs, maintenance logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs.
Follows a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients.
Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes.
Use Good Documentation Practiced (GDP) in all documentation.
Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.