GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Perform sample preparation, submissions, data review, and certification with strict adherence to departmental procedures; maintain and troubleshoot LC/MS/MS instruments; work in compliance to departmental safety requirements consistent with good laboratory practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma: a) Successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist; OR
b) Appropriate training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1423 and/or 90 Semester Hours Requirements for New York State (16 hours Chemistry, 6 hours Inorganic Chemistry, 16 hours Biology pertinent to medical sciences, 3 hours Mathematics. 1 year training covering several fields of medical laboratory work).
High Complexity Testing:
Associate Degree and High School Diploma: training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1489
Acting Technical Supervisor: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent. Experience: 6 years of pertinent laboratory experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following physical attributes are required for this position:
EQUIPMENT: Must operate and maintain automated testing instrumentation. Tecan, LC/MS/MS, automated pipettors; centrifuge; shaker/rotator; pH meter; analytical balance; various automated instruments; pipette; lab coat; gloves; gas cylinders; PC.
OTHER: Overtime as necessary; weekend work is required; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; exposure to caustics, flammables, and solvents.
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range: $24.00 - $43.00
Benefits for Full Time Employees: