Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as an Associate Chemist in Burlington, NC! In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment.

The Toxicology department consists of 4 sub departments: Toxicology, Biological Monitoring, Blood Lead and Mass Spectrometry. These have a combined volume of approximately 500,00 tests a month. Our toxicology tests are primarily focused on therapeutic drug monitoring, our biological monitoring tests focus on metal or chemical exposures and our mass spec department is our most rapidly growing area and encompasses testing from several disciplines from toxicology to endocrinology.

The Toxicology department offers experience with many types of analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP/MS and LC/MS/MS as well as with automated and manual systems of sample preparation. Position is in the LC/MS Data Review/Operator Section of Toxicology. Position will be responsible for reviewing and certifying LC/MS data utilizing Analyst and Ascent software. The position will be responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry. Performs minor troubleshooting/repair and instrument prep of LC/MS systems as needed.

The work schedule for this position will be: 2nd shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-12:30am (ability for flexible hours). Position is eligible for 10% shift differential due to 2nd shift hours.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software

• Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results

• Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry

• Perform minor troubleshooting/repair and instrument prep of LC/MS systems as needed

• Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity

• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures

• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving

• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results

• Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results

• Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science.

• Minimum 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Associate Chemist level

• Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not required

• Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions

• Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

• Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems

• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

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