Certifying Scientist - Allentown, United States - Comprehensive Pain Center

Description

Certifying Scientist, LCMS General Supervisor

• Comprehensive Pain Center Allentown_

Job Title:

Certifying Scientist/LCMS General Supervisor for Physician Office Lab


Location:


Allentown, PA.

We will prefer someone who has:
Working knowledge of the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS)

• Operating and troubleshooting LC MS instruments, doing quantitative analysis of urine specimens
• Experience and expertise in sample accessioning, liquid liquid extraction, data analysis and releasing results of patient specimens.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control procedures, troubleshooting problems.
• Good documentation practices
• Experience in implementation and following the policies and procedures of CLIA, COLA, and other accreditation organizations is required.

Responsibilities and Knowledge includes but not limited to:

• General understanding of LC/MS instrument theory and mechanics of operation.
• Integration of LC/MS equipment with LIMS, printers, and other devices.
• Knowledge of sample accessioning, barcoding, and tracking practices.
• Knowledge of sample preparation practices for LC/MS, including sample dilution, filtration, or concentration as needed.
• Knowledge of the chemicals, reagents, calibrators, standards, supplies, and disposables needed for sample processing.
• Proper storage of chemicals and disposal of waste chemicals.
• Laboratory and personnel safety when operating LC/MS equipment.
• Instrument calibration, review of calibration data, storage of data calibration, and procedures for resolving failed calibrations.

The position also assists with other laboratory duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Analyzing chromatography and quantitative analysis.
• Working independently as well as with others.
• Troubleshooting instruments.
• Prioritizing work to meet deadlines with direction from supervisor.
• Method Validation (when needed).
• Participating in the instruction and training of others.
• Managing the time management and workflow needs of the laboratory department.
• Preparing mobile phase and running daily calibrators.
• Performing other laboratory functions such as maintain laboratory records, quality control charts, maintenance logs and various logs as needed.
• Handling, reviewing, and clearing pending logs.
• Liaising LC/MS technical service to resolve problems.
• Completion of written competency tests.
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly maintenance procedures.
• Using instrument error codes to resolve problems.
• Signing for and receiving shipments, supplies, samples, etc., as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the management/Lab Director.

Mandatory
Education and Experience

• B.S. or B.A. degree and have had at least 6 years' experience in a clinical laboratory _or _a M.A. or M.S. degree have had at least 4 years' experience in a clinical laboratory _or_ a doctoral degree and have at least 2 years' experience in a clinical laboratory.
• 2 years prior LCMS certifying science experience.

Compensation/Shift/Benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with education/experience.
• Possible sign on bonus and/or relocation.
• Full benefits including Health/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO.
• Fulltime first shift.

Pay:
$80, $100,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person