Toxicology Technologist (LC/MS)

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent a new laboratory opening in the St. Joseph, MO area seeking a Toxicology (LC/MS) Technologist to join their growing team!

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Position Overview:

• Provide technical and scientific guidance and support to the Laboratory Director.
• Excellent knowledge of CLIA statute and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure that all duties are properly performed and applicable CLIA regulations are met.
• Performs routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Responsible for communicating company goals, policies, deadlines, monitoring and reporting on the team's performance to Executives and stakeholders.
• Provides input and ensures compliance to laboratory workflow and process improvements.
• Ensure all duties are properly performed according to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance under the supervision of the Laboratory Director.
• Must be onsite to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by any individuals.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the established performance specifications.
• Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the tests properly functioning.
• Handles all administration related to hiring/firing, performance management and evaluations, coaching, training, etc. of all testing personnel.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of B.S. in Biology, Clinical Lab Science, or related field
• Qualify as testing personnel under CLIA guidelines and have at least 4 years experience in high complexity testing in a toxicology laboratory conducting LC/MS testing required
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred
• Experience with Agilent 6420 LCMS and EIA Indiko Plus instrument experience a plus
• Previous experience with toxicology sample prep required

Salary / Shift:

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:00PM

Salary: $70K-75K

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process you need accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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