Lead Certifying Scientist (Toxicology)

About Us

Rocky Mountain Laboratories specializes in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases and toxicology. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge diagnostics and a customer-focused approach.

As a Certifying Scientist (Toxicology), you will play a key role in ensuring safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in our toxicology department. This position requires hands-on LCMS experience and direct certifying experience in drugs of abuse or pain management testing in a CLIA/CAP-compliant clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain LCMS and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry instruments.
• Conduct toxicology testing, with a focus on drugs of abuse analysis.
• Certify patient results to ensure accuracy and compliance with CLIA/CAP and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality control procedures and take corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and analyze data, generating accurate patient result reports.
• Assist in method validation and continuous improvement initiatives for toxicology testing.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical toxicology required.
• Certifying Scientist experience required (must have experience certifying patient results).
• LCMS-specific experience required.
• Experience with drugs of abuse testing required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate results efficiently.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule.
• Onsite in Draper, Utah (Relocation assistance available – variable).

Background Check Requirement

A background check is required for this position. Continued employment is dependent on the outcome of the background check.

Job Types

Full-time 

Salary Range

80-90k

Benefits

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 21 Paid Time Off days 7 paid holidays

• 401k

• Short-term Disability

• Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance AD&D

Ability to Commute/Relocate

Draper, UT: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Other Information

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Rocky Mountain Laboratories, we believe in taking care of our team members and their well-being.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws, and our policy prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. We strongly encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and protected veterans, to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, we are happy to provide assistance.

Benefits start 60 days after the first full month as a full-time W2 Employee.

We have resources available upon request if you need assistance with finding outside temporary health insurance coverage until you're eligible for employee benefits.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories participates in E-Verify.

Disclaimer

All positions and departments require a background check, including but not limited to management, Toxicology, any client or patient-facing roles, and any position using a company vehicle. Continued employment is dependent on the outcome of the background check.

While Rocky Mountain Laboratories appreciates the interest of staffing agencies, we do not currently partner with them. Therefore, we kindly request that resumes not be submitted unsolicited from these agencies. RML assumes no responsibility for any fees incurred by agencies for unsolicited submissions of resumes.

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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000