Mass Spec Tech II or III

Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm, rotating Saturdays are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality & Compliance - Establish quality control procedures for ongoing validation of methods & preparation of Specific Operating Procedure (SOP) documents. Ensure audit ready status of lab at all times. Comply with all Institutional regulatory requirements of safety. Conducts the laboratory compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), & safety & regulatory requirements.

Lab Specific Duties - Perform routine patient testing for the Mass Spectrometry Lab. Ensure that the laboratory's inventory of supplies and reagents is adequate to accommodate the workload, and alert responsible parties when it is not. Perform routine maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and alert responsible parties when discrepancies occur. Maintain a high level of attention to detail by adhering to the quality assurance guidelines established for the laboratory. Have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the accrediting agency (CAP) and apply that knowledge in all activities. Perform research, development and other outside projects in a timely manner as directed by the laboratory supervisor or director. Basic understanding or previous experience in molecular methods. May troubleshoot assays at a basic level.

Maintenance - Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment. Help maintain/order inventory. Keep work environment well-organized. May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment. May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned.

Collaboration - Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one's style and/or efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere. May serve as a liaison within the division or organization.

Research - Execution - Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel. Maintain records of all laboratory work and experiments. Collect and analyze data. Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques.

Tech II Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tech II Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

At least 1 year of mass spectrometry experience, ideally in a clinical setting.

Tech III Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

4+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tech III Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

At least 3 years of mass spectrometry experience, ideally in a clinical setting.

Primary Location Location R

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department Mass Spectrometry

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

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