What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I - Lenexa, KS - Tuesday - Saturday 1:00PM-9:30PM
This position works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and is responsible for all aspects of testing of donor specimens including specimen preparation and instrument operation.
Pay Range: $21.22 per hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
- 15 PTO days first year
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Blueprint for Wellness
- Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30 hours
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training provided!
Responsibilities
- Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures.
- Maintain competency in the following areas: follow all written procedures in departmental SOP, prepare and verify performance of all new reagents, ensure that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch, demonstrate good analytical technique with minimal failed loads, capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment utilized in area of responsibility, capable of programming sequence table for sample analysis, capable of basic data review.
- Maintain legible and complete documents.
- Maintain clean and organized work area.
- Perform and document checks of temperature dependent equipment.
- Participate in completion of method and/or instrument validation studies to quality standards.
- Participate in validation of new calibrators, controls and new or modified analytical procedures.
- Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels, and notify Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems.
- Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
- Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies.
- Complete all required quality control and quality assurance documentation related to job function.
- Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
- Maintain professional work environment.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods and procedures used by the laboratory preferred.
Skills:
N/A
EDUCATION Bachelor’s DegreeLICENSECERTIFICATIONS
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2025-82121
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
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