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Laboratory Corporation

Associate Chemist - Mass Spectrometry

Laboratory Corporation, Burlington, North Carolina, United States, 27215

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Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Mass Spectrometry team as an Associate Chemist in Burlington, NC! In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Work schedule Saturday-Tuesday, 6:00am-4:30pm.

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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software

Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results

Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry

Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment

Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.

Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity

Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures

Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures

Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving

Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results

Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results

Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed

Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology or meet regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements

Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required

Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not required

Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge

Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions

Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems

High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Apply If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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