Pre Certifying Scientist (4910)

We are seeking a self-motivated Pre-Certifying Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team in Flagstaff, AZ. In this role you would be responsible for loading samples, analyzing initial results of various drug testing analyses, following procedures for handling inconsistent or indeterminable results, and preparing documentation to align with chain of custody requirements. This role also performs maintenance on platforms used for confirmatory results including but not limited to: preparation of solutions, troubleshooting, cleaning, and additional maintenance. The expectation in this role is to progress, at a reasonable pace, in training through 3 additional phases with the eventual promotion to Certifying Scientist within 6-12 months. These phases include Phase I loading and initial review of analytical results. Phase II final analytical result review training and sign off of 1 or more batches. Phase III final analytical result review and training of 50% or more of all assay types. Phase IIII final analytical results review, certification and releasing of all assays.

Shift: M-F Midnight -830am

Shift Differential: Additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Hourly: Phase I $22.00 per hour

Phase II $24.00 per hour

Salary: Phase III $55,000 

Phase IIII Final sign off $60,000 Salary 

Primary Responsibilities

· Loading prepared samples onto confirmation equipment

· Initial review of confirmation data from Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS/MS) instrumentation

· Ongoing training for final analytical review, certification and release of final result reports

· Provide feedback to maintenance team on assay integrity and performance

· Perform start up and daily maintenance of LC/MS/MS equipment

· Perform minor troubleshooting of LC/MS/MS equipment as needed

· Assists with research and development efforts

· Applies knowledge and skills to produce quality work and facilitate meeting turnaround time goals

· Responsible for meeting minimum productivity requirements

· Directs efforts towards production areas that need assistance

· Assists with new technology

· Collaborate with co-workers, managers and other supervisors to solve work-related problems within or between departments; answering and resolving questions/issues daily

· Follow work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals, respond to fluctuating workloads, and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations

· Complies with all policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices for: the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)

· Responsible to maintain all safeguards as it pertains to Protected health information (PHI)

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Possess a bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), required

· Experience as a senior lab tech or analyst, preferred

· Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems software, preferred

· Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric) required

· Strong eye-hand coordination

· Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required

Benefits

Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance. #LAB123

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person #LAB123