Forensic Extraction Technologist Trainee

MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp). The integration of LabCorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world.

LabCorp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world.

If you are motivated by job satisfaction, MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients.

Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory Industry as a Forensic Screens Technologist Trainee.

MedTox Forensic Laboratory Team is seeking a Forensic Screens Technologist Trainee . Utilize your science degree / background and receive on the job training working in a fast-paced environment for performing routine drugs of abuse testing in patient samples according to established testing procedures.

The screening department uses immunoassay to screen for different analytes in urine, oral fluid, blood and serum type samples.

Samples that screen presumptively positive then go on for confirmation testing. This laboratory is fast-paced and performs a variety of high complexity testing including workplace drug testing, federal drug testing and medicated assisted drug treatment testing on urine, oral fluid, blood, and serum samples types.

Shift : 2nd shift (10% shift differential

Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 : 30 pm, Some overtime required

Key Responsibilities :

Receive urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time

Work with immunoassays including ELISA; interpret data and test results

Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report

Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately

Use quality control samples and proficiency samples

Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets

Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function;

troubleshoot as indicated

Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures and / or supervisor instruction

Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody processes within the lab

Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency

Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation

Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements

Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required

ASCP or AMT certification is preferred

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus

High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits : Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

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About our Company : MedTox Laboratories, a LabCorp Specialty Testing Group, located in the Roseville / New Brighton area operates a SAMHSA-certified drug testing laboratory and CAP and CLIA-certified clinical laboratory.

Our comprehensive laboratory and testing services coupled with our commitment to excellent customer service ensures that our clients’ testing programs operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.

We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients; being responsive to their questions and adaptable to their needs.

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