Helix Diagnostics Hiring for Toxicology LC-MS Scientist Job at Waterford, MI Full Time

Position Summary: Position is responsible for the analysis of human urine and oral fluid samples for drug confirmation analysis via LC-MS/MS instrumentation. Analyst is responsible for building and submitting patient batches, analyzing and reviewing calibrators and controls for batch acceptance, processing and reviewing unknown patient samples and performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on the instruments. Position requires ability to troubleshoot issues with instrumentation or results and correct issues as they arise.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and submit patient batches on the LC-MS/MS instrumentation

• Process and review calibrators and controls to determine batch acceptance per internal quality control procedures

• Process and review all patient data per internal procedures for identifying positive results

• Upload patient data to LIS and verify all samples have been processed, reviewed and uploaded to the LIS

• Maintain the LC-MS/MS instruments according to internal maintenance schedules. Troubleshoot any issues that arise during normal sample analysis.

• Participate in any method validation studies that need to be performed, and coordinate validation efforts with prep team

• Participate in the proficiency testing program

• Communicate with management when any problems arise than can not be resolved

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a hard science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) or related field

• Previous experience running LC-MS/MS instrumentation, with preference to AB Sciex 4500 and 5500 MS instruments.

• Previous experience processing, interpreting and reviewing urine and oral fluid LC-MS/MS confirmation data

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent laboratory skills

• Excellent analytical mindset and troubleshooting skills

• Strong LC-MS/MS maintenance, data processing and reviewing skills

• Strict attention to detail and quality procedures

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Commitment to both our clients and their patients to provide the most accurate test results possible, in a timely fashion

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Shift will be four – 10 hour shifts, day shift working Wednesday – Saturday. Start time can be negotiated, but between 7-10am start time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Must wear a mask while in the workplace, must submit to weekly Covid-19 PCR testing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• LCMS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location