Job Title: Confirmation Scientist 2

Job Description

As a Confirmation Scientist II, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting test results. You will support the optimization of laboratory workflow, provide process feedback, implement changes, and assist in SOP updates as necessary. Additionally, you will monitor test performance, ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications, and assist in the orientation, training, and competency assessment of laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of high complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel.
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytical performance.
• Serve as a key operator responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and liquid handling systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• Maintain and monitor reagent integrity, order materials, and ensure the quality of working stock solutions using SOPs.
• Participate in CAP Proficiency Testing, review, report, and archive laboratory data following approved SOPs and quality control guidelines.
• Review and certify MS data for reporting, seeking corrective action for patient samples not meeting criteria during data review.
• Ensure work requirements are completed in compliance with protocols, SOPs, and CAP/CLIA regulations or guidelines.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, supplies, and reagents according to safety, occupational health, and environmental protection guidelines.
• Stay updated on the field of toxicology, techniques, and instrumentation management.
• Read and understand all required SOPs and assigned continuing education courses.
• Assure that remedial actions are taken and investigations are completed whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Provide orientation and training to all testing personnel.
• Plan and allocate resources appropriate to the clinical laboratory environment.
• Develop and participate in educational programs for laboratory staff.
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Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory procedures, Biochemistry, pipetting, and understanding SOPs and CLIA regulations.
• Experience with assay process development and toxicology.
• Experience with ELISA and specimen handling.
• Strong skills in sample management and processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to fulfill the role of General Supervisor as defined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
• Experience in optimizing laboratory workflow.
• Experience in orientation, training, and competency assessment of laboratory staff.

Work Environment

This position is located onsite in the Raleigh lab. The working hours are 4 PM - 12 AM, Wednesday through Sunday. The work environment includes maintaining and using laboratory facilities, equipment, supplies, and reagents in accordance with safety, occupational health, and environmental protection guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $27 - $30