- Perform all duties of Confirmation Chemist.
- Assist with training of staff. To include: train new staff as listed in department training documents; complete training documents; submit documents to management for upload into document management system.
- Certification for Confirmation department screening and Confirmation batches.
- Monitor instrument logs and maintenance logs for errors/omissions.
- Maintain knowledge of the theory of operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting and effective repair of LC/MS/MS instrumentation.
- Perform and train LC/MS/MS instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting tasks and complete documentation.
- Assist with preparations for inspections.
- Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
- Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
- Keep work area neat and clean.
- Moderate Complexity Testing:
- 1 year laboratory experience .
- Must qualify under New York State regulations for release of initial laboratory testing.
- Able to perform analytical technological functions
- Analytical problem solving and mechanical ability
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to work under time constraints
- Detail oriented
- Good judgment and decision making
- Able to follow instructions precisely
- Good laboratory technique
- Ability to be at work and on time
- Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management
- Sitting for extended lengths of time
- Regularly required to move around laboratory
- Close vision requirements due to computer work
- Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
- Reaching, including above the shoulder
- Bending or stooping
- Squatting or crouching
- Kneeling
- Climbing
- Lifting up to 25 pounds
- denotes essential job function
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life/AD&D
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- Section 125 FSA Plan
- 401(k)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Senior Confirmation Chemist
3 days ago
Clinical Reference Laboratory Lenexa, United StatesPerform sample preparation, submissions, data review, and certification with strict adherence to departmental procedures; maintain and troubleshoot LC/ MS/ MS instruments; work in compliance to departmental safety requirements consistent with good la Chemist, Senior, Training, La ...
Senior Confirmation Chemist - Lenexa, United States - Clinical Reference Laboratory
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Perform sample preparation, submissions, data review, and certification with strict adherence to departmental procedures; maintain and troubleshoot LC/MS/MS instruments; work in compliance to departmental safety requirements consistent with good laboratory practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma: a) Successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist; OR
b) Appropriate training/experience as specified in 42CFR and/or 90 Semester Hours Requirements for New York State (16 hours Chemistry, 6 hours Inorganic Chemistry, 16 hours Biology pertinent to medical sciences, 3 hours Mathematics. 1 year training covering several fields of medical laboratory work).
High Complexity Testing:
Associate Degree and High School Diploma: training/experience as specified in 42CFR
Acting Technical Supervisor: Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Experience: 6 years of pertinent laboratory experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following physical attributes are required for this position:
EQUIPMENT: Must operate and maintain automated testing instrumentation. Tecan, LC/MS/MS, automated pipettors; centrifuge; shaker/rotator; pH meter; analytical balance; various automated instruments; pipette; lab coat; gloves; gas cylinders; PC.
OTHER: Overtime as necessary; weekend work is required; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; exposure to caustics, flammables, and solvents.
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company's changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer's sole discretion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range: $ $43.00
Benefits for Full Time Employees:
