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5-Month Initial Contract

$19/Hour

Shift: Wednesday-Sunday, 10pm-6:30am

B.S. degree in biology or chemistry is required.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments

•Perform initial review of data

•Preparation and extraction of samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation; as needed

•Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction; as needed

•Prepare validation samples for new controls, calibrators and reagents

•Documentation of QC validation results

•Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes; as needed

•Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

•Must comply with company policies

•If the employee has worked in a laboratory for >6 years and has a bachelor’s degree in science (>4 years with a master’s degree), the individual may qualify as a supervisor.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

•BS degree in science or equivalent related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

•Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

•Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies

•Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds

•Ability to have full body movement

Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms

MENTAL/REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

•Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports

•Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations

•Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines

•Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting

•Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors

•Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

•May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests and makes qualitative analysis of materials, liquids, and gases. May also set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for the tests, research, or process control. Must possess diploma or degree at the Associate or Bachelor level, no experience required. This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.