Screening Technician

5 days ago


Des Plaines, United States United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc. Full time

Description:
**Welcome to United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc. (USDTL)**:
**Grow with Us **USDTL is currently growing at a rapid pace and forensic toxicology testing is an exciting and expanding field. We provide a work environment that promotes positive reinforcement, teamwork, open communication and professionalism. To join our team is to become part of a bigger mission to protect and enrich lives.

USDTL is a privately held global leader in forensic toxicology testing of drug and alcohol exposed newborns and mothers, and other at-risk populations. We service hospitals, child protection agencies, the Department of Defense, legal services, businesses, and more. USDTL prides itself on cutting edge research. We are the laboratory of choice for umbilical cord testing, fingernail/hair testing, and PEth testing. Providing accurate results that lead to early intervention has significant benefits for children, families and communities. We seek passionate employees who will share in our mission to protect and enrich lives.

**Company Requirements**

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to satisfy the following:

- Perform high quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Work effectively and professionally as part of a team on all assignments.
- Communicate and coordinate work efforts closely with other colleagues in different laboratory areas and shifts.

**Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks**
- Must meet the expectations of the laboratory skills and policies related to the Screening job functions
- Locate, read and accurately follow SOP's and laboratory safety policies related to job function, Theories of Immunoassay and Solid Phase/Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Maintain the laboratory as a clean, organized and safe environment
- Maintain security of specimens, aliquots, sample vials, QC materials, Certified Negative Specimen, and storage areas
- Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables
- Identify and troubleshoot problems/instrument errors and perform corrective actions; notify supervisors and document incidents/corrective actions taken
- Identify and solve problems and perform corrective action; notify supervisors and document incidents
- Attend continuing education courses and complete training modules.
- Read recent peer-reviewed journal articles sent by the laboratory
- Lead or train the new employees in screening areas.
- Performs initial screening testing by ELISA and EIA
- Prepares specimens for LDTD initial testing
- Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Reviews data and initiates reanalysis as needed.
- NOT authorized to generate or certify results, unless additional training requirements are met.

**Schedule will be Monday through Friday 4:00pm to 12:30am**

**Requirements**:

- BS/BA degree majoring in one of the chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology sciences ( 16 semester hours of chemistry, which included at least 6 semester hours in inorganic/general chemistry; and 16 semester hours of biology courses). 3 semester hours of mathematics; and in-house laboratory training.
- Experience with documenting chain of custody and using ChemWare Horizon is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- All employees are expected to perform high quality work within deadlines, interact professionally with others, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.

**Special Position Requirements**

Lab positions generally involve handling of biohazardous materials. At times, overtime may be required.

**USDTL is an equal opportunity and everify employer along with a drug free workplace**

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


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