What are the responsibilities and job description for the LC-MS/MS Analyst Technologist I position at Labcorp?
Labcorp is seeking a LC-MS/MS Analyst Technologist I to join our Special Chemistry team in Indianapolis, IN.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Job Responsibilities
¨ Prepare samples by manual extraction for LC-MS/MS analysis
o Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
o Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.
o Properly handle specimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal customers for clarification as needed.
¨ Perform instrument maintenance LC-MS/MS and documentation
o Receive, open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs.
o Prepare and properly label reagent, quality control, calibrator material.
o Document implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs.
o Perform parallel testing, linearity’s, stability, other quality control practices needed to ensure validity of material prior to being placed into service.
o Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management.
¨ Perform LC-MS/MS instrument and assay troubleshooting
o Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
o Calibrate instruments, equipment and/or assays as required and document.
o Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting.
o Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
¨ Perform data analysis
o Performs routine testing and calculations as required.
o Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems.
o When data is manually entered (e.g. QC, patient data) ensure peer review is performed and documented prior to release of results.
o Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter into the information system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Six months experience performing manual extractions and working with LC-MS/MS systems in production.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASCP or AMT certification
- One year experience performing manual extractions and working with LC-MS/MS systems in production.
- One year experience with GC-FID
Additional Job Standards
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
- High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
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***Sign-on Bonus $5,000*** Internal Employees Not Eligible for Sign-on Bonus
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