Screening Chemist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Analyze urine, oral fluid and sweat patch aliquots for the presence of drugs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and record needed documentation on instrumentation; Tecan, Beckman, microplate reader, microplate washer, refractometer, and pH meter.
• Proper material labeling, pipetting of controls and samples, transfer and entering of sequences onto designated instruments for analysis, loading of samples on to instruments.
• Receive and prepare urine, oral fluids and sweat patch aliquots for testing.
• Identify aliquots by batch for computer download.
• Operate automated analyzer during testing.
• Prepare quality control, maintenance, reagent and other equipment records to document proper execution of procedures in each of these areas.
• Review and document proper execution of testing procedures.
• Release properly reviewed results to the LIMS.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements: A doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, or biological science.
• Experience:
  • High Complexity Testing: Bachelor’s Degree or higher: training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1489
  • Associate’s degree in chemical or biological Sciences, must have 3 months on-the-job experience. For associate’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory, no additional experience required.
  • Acting Technical Supervisor: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Experience: 4 years of pertinent laboratory experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to perform analytical technological functions, i.e., communication, analytical thought, mechanical ability
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Reaching with hands and arms, and reaching above the shoulder
• Bending or stooping
• Squatting or crouching
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds

EQUIPMENT

• Must operate and maintain automated testing instrumentation

OTHER

• Must be able to work overtime as necessary to complete workload. Rotation may include Saturday shift.
• Specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; exposure to caustics, flammables, solvents, carcinogens, and reactive compounds.
• The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $41.00
• BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life/AD&D
  • Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • Section 125 FSA Plan
  • 401(k)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement