Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB OVERVIEW
- NOTE : This opening is for a split shift position, Monday-Friday. Ideal schedule would be 10 : 30AM-7 : 00PM, but alternative schedules could be 11 : 30AM-8 : 00PM or 12 : 30-9 : 00PM.
The Certifying Scientist is responsible for the quantitation of MS data and the final review of patient data and patient reports and interacting with clients to assist with report issues, such as issuing new reports, updating patient demographic information, and similar concerns. Ethos manages clinical samples for diagnostic drug and metabolite confirmation analysis, and this candidate will engage in professional work in conducting toxicological examinations to identify and quantify target compounds. In addition, they will participate in validation studies, proficiency testing programs, method development, and other programs at the direction of the Confirmation Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Final review and certification of patient reports following established protocols – specifically for urine and oral fluid testing – utilizing and reporting point of care testing, EIA screening, and LC-MS / MS confirmation testing resultsTranscribe data from first review onto final review listReview reports individually, checking for completion of all demographic information, all ordered tests, and that results correspond to established normsIdentify and confirm prescribed medication vs. inconsistent reports – either due to the presence of non-prescribed medications or illicit drugsAdd comments to reports as neededDocument completed reports and items for further reviewCollaborate and communicate with other departments to maintain the highest quality standards for testing proceduresAnswer incoming phone calls to the Confirmation department from customers, including questions regarding basic toxicology, basic drug metabolism, assistance with report issues, and sending reportsComplete internal and external rerun requestsFinal review of internal rerun requestsReview calibration and quality control data for each batch of patient samplesPerform data analysis on patient samples for multiple analytes using mass spec software programsUtilize established protocols to confirm retention time, precursor and product ions, and qualifier ions are within established ranges for peak qualification and note any discrepanciesIdentify patient samples requiring reinjections or re-extractions following established protocolsProgram reinjections to run on the mass spec instrumentsDocument data analysis completed and items for further reviewTransmit completed data analysis to the Laboratory Information System (LIS)Assist in proficiency testing, monitoring of daily controls, and be responsible for operating within the established quality controls parameters; including the recognition of invalid data and bringing all errors to the supervisor’s attentionComplete updated reports as neededEnsure adherence to all regulatory requirementsOther duties as assignedRequirements :
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Regular and prompt attendanceAn advanced understanding of drug metabolism, toxicology, forensic testing, P450 enzymes, or testing principles specifically related to urine and oral fluid metabolismAn advanced understanding of LC-MS / MS systems and data interpretationHigh level of attention to detailProficient in operating complex laboratory instrumentation and computers with scientific softwareAbility to participate in method development, validation or research with Technical Supervision preferredAble and willing to follow established protocols employing acceptable forensic standards of analysis and the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one’s own experienceMust be able to work with limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards, and / or well-defined policiesMust be able to achieve superior results when work is reviewed in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and adherence to established methods, standards and policiesParticipate in ongoing training and continuing education courses related to drug metabolism, toxicology, and LC-MS / MS systemsResponsible for promoting a collaborative and entrepreneurial environmentMust be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when requiredProficient with Microsoft Office applicationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in Life Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biology, Physics, or similar analytical science field or Bachelor of Science in similar field with 1 year of related experiencePreference for candidates with familiarity with LC-MS / MS instruments (other experience in instrumental analysis of HPLC or LC-MS / MS of drugs in biological tissues may be acceptable)Preference for candidates with familiarity with Agilent MS and LC systems – specifically MassHunter Acquisition and Quantitation programsPrevious work with bodily fluids – such as urine and oral fluid is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to coordinate laboratory functions and represent the toxicology laboratory professionallyExcellent time management, documentation, and organizational skillsDemonstrated troubleshooting abilitiesMust be flexible, innovative, and self-motivatedAbility to plan and organize his / her workAbility to function independently and in a team environmentAbility to listen, learn, and promote accountability and responsibility related to all processesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a laboratory environment and exposes the incumbent to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materialsWork in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and / or fingers, talking and / or hearing, and seeingDIRECT REPORTS
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