LC-MS/MS — Clinical Toxicology Technologist

About the role

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Position

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is hiring an experienced Clinical Laboratory Technologist — also known as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) — with hands-on clinical toxicology and LC-MS/MS experience to join our toxicology team in Draper, Utah.

Job Type

Full-time, W2

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Day shift

Pay

$31.00–$38.00 per hour

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Candidates with clinical toxicology and LC-MS/MS confirmatory testing experience will be considered at the higher end of the range.

Location

Draper, UT — reliable commute or relocation required before start date

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle clinical toxicology testing — immunoassay screening and LC-MS/MS confirmatory analysis for drugs of abuse (DOA), pain management, and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) panels
• Specimen preparation for urine and oral fluid samples per established SOPs (dilute-and-shoot, aliquoting, filtration, and related techniques)
• Batch setup, loading, and processing on triple quadrupole mass spectrometry and chemistry analyzer platforms
• Instrument operation, calibration, and routine/preventive maintenance — including Agilent 6460 triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS and Beckman Coulter AU 480/680 (experience on these platforms is a strong plus)
• Data review — evaluating calibration curves, QC data, and patient results for accuracy and acceptability prior to release
• Identification and resolution of anomalies, interferences, QC failures, and out-of-range results; initiating reruns and corrective actions
• Reagent, calibrator, control, and standard solution preparation per laboratory procedures
• Accurate and complete documentation: instrument logs, maintenance records, QC charts, and batch records
• Inventory monitoring and proactive communication of reorder needs
• Participation in QA activities, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support for method validation and verification activities as directed
• Collaboration with team members and supervisors on assay, workflow, and instrumentation troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field — OR — an Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution (with 6 credits chemistry, 6 credits biology, and 12 additional credits in either)
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience performing high-complexity clinical toxicology testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory (drugs of abuse, pain management panels, or TDM)
• Hands-on LC-MS/MS experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment
• Documented clinical lab training or equivalent experience per CLIA §493.1489
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen — required for all personnel working in a federally regulated drug testing laboratory per applicable CLIA and federal guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on Agilent 6460 triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS and/or Beckman Coulter AU 480/680 or equivalent chemistry analyzer platforms
• Proficiency with Agilent MassHunter or comparable mass spectrometry data analysis software
• Experience with sample preparation techniques for LC-MS/MS (dilute-and-shoot, solid-phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction)
• ASCP MLS(ASCP) or AMT MT certification
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and QC practices
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic result reporting
• Familiarity with batch processing and high-throughput sample workflows in a clinical toxicology setting

Benefits for full-time W2 Team Members

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (21 days annually for full-time team members)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with 50% Company Match up to 6%
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (RML covers 60% of STD premium)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Company-Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ideal start date

As soon as possible

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before any stated deadline.