Toxicology Technician

Principle Diagnostics Laboratory is a state of the art laboratory founded in 2015 by an executive team with over 50 years of cumulative experience. PDL specializes in the testing of toxicology and wellness for all clientele. Licensed in over 40 states, we are the bridge connecting the gap of superb operational efficiency and personalized service. PDL tracks the truth in every sample to make sure all health care organizations are able to properly diagnose their patients. Over the years, with our open line of communication to our client community, we have learned and evolved to incorporate all laboratory disciplines to become a complete laboratory provider. With our focus spearheading our vision, we will become the leader in diagnostic service.

**Schedule: Fulltime Monday-Friday or Tuesday
- Saturday 8hr shift**

**Toxicology Technologist Job Description**:
The Toxicology Technologist is involved in the preparation of urine and oral fluid patient samples for analysis by AU LC-MS/MS using robotic liquid handler (TECAN) and responsible for review and interpretation of data according to established procedures. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, instrument maintenance, quality assurance, corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Accurately performs and interprets data and results of moderate complexity clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals. Receive specimen from accessioning, centrifuge and prepare run plates using TECAN. Prepare and fill mobile phase, clean and run AU, LCMS. Load the prepared places on instruments. Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to supervisor in an accurate and timely fashion. Includes verbal as well as electronic means. Participate in development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation or other laboratory developmental activities.

**Toxicology Tech Requirements**:

- Bachelor's (preferred) MLS Certification from ASCP (preferred)
- Minimum of High school diploma and experience in clinical laboratory science, biological science, or appropriately related field required..
- Experience/training in interpretation of LC-MS/MS chromatographic and Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) screening test results preferred.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, talk, hear.
- The job requires frequent walking, sitting and reaching with hands and arms.
- The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- toxicology technician: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person