Laboratory Analyst

At Cornerstone Diagnostics, we believe that behind every test request we receive, there's a patient whose successful treatment outcome and quality of life depend on the accuracy of our results and affordability of our services. Our CAP accreditation reflects the quality of our testing and proven accuracy.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst, Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist (MLT/MT) as we grow our workplace testing and clinical sales territories.

*It'*s an exciting time at Cornerstone Diagnostics, if you are interesting in being a part of this growth, come and join our team

*Hours:* Full-time, Dayshift (varied hours), with weekend rotation

*Job summary:*

Laboratory Analyst - Performs toxicology analysis for both clinical and forensic specimens, calibrators, and QC material using LC/MS/MS and immunoassay instrumentation & technology. Prepares samples for testing by utilizing various elution and extraction techniques. Performs molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance to established protocols. Reads and interprets data and issues test reports.

Days/hours – *Monday-Friday*; *dayshift* - varied.

Minimum education/training:
* AS degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology , or
* BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science,
* At least six months of applicable work experience preferable.
* If a degreed MLT or MT, must have passed the ASCP (or equivalent) registry examination.

Participates in quality assurance monitors. Collects information as requested
* Participates in proficiency testing.
* Reads and complies with all appropriate safety, technical, and personnel policies and procedures
* Using extraction and elution techniques, sequences and prepares samples, calibrators, QC, and standards for confirmation testing.
* Participates in new method development.
* Makes calculations and prepares solutions and dilutions to produce calibrators, internal standards, and QC materials.
* Properly operates and maintains laboratory equipment, to include PC’s & printers, LC/MS/MS instruments, immunoassay analyzer, refrigerators & freezers, balance, centrifuges, water baths, heat blocks, pH meter, water purification system, pipettes, thermometers, hoods, sonicators, and other equipment as needed.
* Makes suggestions for process improvement

*Minimum requirements:*

_Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science __or medical technology with at least one year of training and/or experience in high __complexity testing; *or*_

_Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology or equivalent __education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(ii), with at least two years __of training and/or experience in high complexity testing\*;_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Education:
* Associate (Required)

Experience:
* Laboratory Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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