Description
Job Summary: Under general supervision, Performs tests in laboratory using standard techniques and equipment in a manner that provides accurate, timely, and meaningful results
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare instruments with prepared reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Proper storage of specimens after testing performed and properly discarded according to regulatory standards
- Communicate with support staff, clients and supervisors about procedural matters and problems in a timely manner
- Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Perform recheck analysis on selected positive samples to maintain reliability.
- Enter test results and data from analysis into computer
- Monitor work of technicians and Laboratory Assistants, and assist in the training of new personnel
- Perform tasks as requested by laboratory management
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or one of the natural sciences from an accredited institution
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a toxicology laboratory
- Experience with Olympus AU 640/680/2700/5800 running toxicology screen is required
- Experience with LCMS/MS required
Required Knowledge Skills and Ability.
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology/clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.
- Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
- Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
- Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply complex written instructions.