Technologist Trainee

Labcorp•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The integration of LabCorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. LabCorp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world. If you are motivated by job satisfaction LabCorp is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients. LabCorp Occupational Testing Services in Houston, TX has a great opportunity for a Forensic Mass Spectrometry Technologist Trainee. Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory field. The MS Operator Technologist Trainee works in a fast paced, production type environment. This employee will be responsible for operation, maintenance, loading and unloading of assay/drug specific batches of specimens onto instrumentation for confirmatory analysis by gas or liquid chromatographic mass spectrometry. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00pm – 06:30am, some overtime required Shift: 3rd, this position is eligible for a shift differential Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours 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. For more detailed information, please click here. Key Responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
Prior GC/MS and LC/MS experience preferred
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
Excellent research and problem resolution skills
Able to work in a fast paced production environment to meet established turnaround times
Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment

Responsibilities

Perform GC/MS and LC/MS operation, maintenance, confirmation batch loading and unloading in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and supervisor guidance.
Review and interpret confirmatory GC/MS and LC/MS chromatographic data and all associated quality control, calibration and instrument data.
Maintain inventory of laboratory or instrument supplies and reagents. Notify appropriate personnel or supervisor of any shortages.
Preparation of reagents and mixtures essential to MS department.
Follow proper chemical waste disposal procedures, and handling of chemicals according to the safety manual and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) protocols.
Understand and follow quality procedures and protocols for security and confidentiality.
Follow chain of custody procedures with accuracy and consistency. Verify chain of custody and specimens received.
Perform and record instrument and equipment maintenance and function checks.
Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures and protocols as directed.
Understand and comply with all laboratory and safety policies.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor