Clinical Toxicology Certifying Scientist - 1st shift | Medical Drug Monitoring

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Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when start your career at Labcorp! We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Certifying Scientist. In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment.  You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp’s overall mission of “Improving Health, Improving Lives.”

As a Certifying Scientist for the Toxicology department, you will be responsible for reviewing, certifying and reporting results for patient samples in the pain management compliance testing program and all clinical toxicology tests. This position interacts with both internal and external clients on interpretation of results and issues arising from testing, and routinely consults with Laboratory Managers and Directors concerning results and client test management.

Shift: 1st

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 6:00am – 2:30pm (Some Overtime is required)

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.  

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review all test results for applicable screening and confirmatory testing methodologies, relevant Quality Control data and associated documentation; certify and release results; ensure that results meet quality standards

• Apply QC practices and procedures to the review, interpretation and reporting of results and when applicable monitor chain-of-custody documentation
• Take proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits, detect aberrant results of quality control and takes appropriate action
• Provide consultation and assistance to clients when technical, interpretive, and/or regulatory questions arise
• Assist in training fellow certifying scientists and other LabCorp employees in the interpretation and reporting of results and applicable departmental processes
• Advise/consult with laboratory technical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
• Assist in preparation of litigation packages and affidavits. Potential to provide testimony under subpoena
• Assist in preparation for inspections and audits. Interact with inspectors and auditors when appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory requirements 
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a Chemical or Biological Science is a plus 
• 5 years of pertinent laboratory experience is required 
• Certifying Scientist or Toxicology experience is preferred  
• Prior chromatography and/or mass spectrometry experience is preferred  
• ​Must have the training and experience in the theory and practice of methods and procedures used in the laboratory for which the individual is certifying data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including written, verbal, and listening skills
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment

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