Laboratory Technician

Job Overview

LCMS LAB TECH: BRUNSWICK, GA

Great opportunity for a LCMS Lab Tech located on the coast of Georgia in the city of Brunswick. Paradigm Labs is an established toxicology laboratory seeking a qualified individual to fill a Lab Tech position in the LCMS department.
Only local or regional candidates will be considered!

Position is FULL-TIME days: Mon – Friday
Shift starts 10:00am

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform sample handling, prep, and extraction of patient/proficiency samples for quantitative drug analyses.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls as required by the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ability to create batches and other tasks in the lab’s LIS (Laboratory Information System).
• Performs daily operation on instrumentation such as: Tecan Freedom EVO, Integra VIAFLO 96, and Agilent Liquid Chromatography (LC)/ tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) systems such as: 6420, 6460, and 6490.
• Identifies any instrument issues and able to initiate troubleshooting steps. When necessary, notify the Lab’s Instrument Specialist and/or contact technical support, if required.
• Follow the laboratory policies and procedures according to the SOPs to maintain sample integrity and produce high quality.
• Ensure all documentation is initialed allowing for full traceability and reconstruction of daily tasks performed.
• Participates in proficiency testing and competency testing.
• Maintains inventory of supplies/consumables for daily operation.
• General lab duties including: washing glassware, disposing samples, stocking supplies, etc.
• Keeps lab area safe, clean, and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Director.

Required Skills

• Ability to work amicably as a team member with a positive outlook and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.
• Willingness to work occasional late shifts, or weekends, when necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment. Experience with LC/MS-MS would be an asset.
• Ability to accurately understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail. Must be well-organized and demonstrate good record keeping abilities.
• Knowledge of a LIS (Laboratory Information System)
• Basic lab math calculation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Sheets.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a natural science, Biology or Chemistry preferred, with at least 1-year prior laboratory experience

OR

• Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Bachelor's degree ,or equivalent, with at least 1-year prior laboratory experience. ASCP certification, or equivalent.
• Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Associate’s degree, with at least 2 years prior laboratory experience. ASCP certification, or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brunswick, GA 31520 (Required)

Work Location: In person