Technologist Trainee

About the Role

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join our team in Houston, TX. This role involves performing GC/MS and LC/MS operation, maintenance, and confirmation batch loading and unloading in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and supervisor guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• GC/MS and LC/MS experience.

Additional Job Standards

• 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.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00pm – 01:30am, some overtime required. This is a 2nd shift position and 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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. 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.