Lighthouse Lab Services is medical laboratory consulting and recruiting company whose success is driven by a committed team that thrives on teamwork and collaboration!  We are looking for a 100% remote Laboratory Specialist I with experience in Toxicology, LCMS testing to join our team. 

Job Overview:
The Laboratory Specialist I is part of the Data Review and Data Analysis Team that serves client laboratories by conducting data analysis, interpretation and reporting. This position requires a working knowledge of the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) platform, laboratory set-up, sample preparation, validation, and technologist training, as well as familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control procedures, troubleshooting problems, documentation of actions taken to correct problems, and adhering to strict standards.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties:

1. Reviewing and completing routine and non-routine data verification before reporting.
2. Recognizing unusual and unacceptable specimens and handling appropriately.
3. Verification of QC data.
4. Prioritizing work to meet deadlines with direction from supervisor.
5. Interaction with administrative and laboratory staff.
6. Participating in the instruction and training of others.
7. Maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
8. Performing other laboratory functions such as maintain laboratory records, quality control charts, maintenance logs and various logs as needed.
9. The position also assists with other laboratory duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Medical Laboratory Sciences required
• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience (LCMS) that included knowledge of LC/MS assay development, assay validation, quantitative drug analysis, and correlation studies is preferable, as well as the policies and procedures of CLIA, COLA, and other accreditation organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Training preferred as an LC-MS technologist and as a member of a data certification team.
2. General understanding of LC/MS instrument theory and mechanics of operation.
3. Physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for instrument location and operation, as well as names and functions of all instrument parts.
4. Integration of LC/MS equipment with LIMS, printers, and other devices.
5. Sample accessioning, barcoding, and tracking practices.
6. Sample preparation practices for LC/MS, including sample dilution, filtration, or concentration as needed.
7. Chemicals, reagents, calibrators, standards, supplies, and disposables needed for sample processing.
8. Proper storage of chemicals and disposal of waste chemicals.
9. Laboratory and personnel safety when operating LC/MS equipment.
10. Instrument calibration, review of calibration data, storage of data calibration, and procedures for resolving failed calibrations.
11. Handling, reviewing, and clearing pending logs.
12. Liaising LC/MS technical service to resolve problems.
13. Completion of written competency tests.
14. Daily, Weekly, Monthly maintenance procedures.
15. Using instrument error codes to resolve problems.
16. Signing for and receiving shipments, supplies, samples, etc., as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18-$20/hourly based on experience
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefit offerings starting Day 1
• 15 days of Personal Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan: We will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of annual salary, then 50% of your contributions for the next 2% (up to 4% match).
• Company-provided Life Insurance + AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Partially Paid Medical Leave / Paid Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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