Job Posting for Clinical Laboratory Supervisor/Technician at Ethos Research and Development
Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor/Technician is responsible for the operation of the Beresh Pain Management Laboratory, under direction of the Laboratory Director, including urine toxicology testing by EIA and LC-MS/MS. This role will include specimen preparation, instrument maintenance, instrument operation, data analysis, and certifying lab reports according to established SOPs and CLIA regulations. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to use, maintain, and troubleshoot high-complexity instrumentation. NOTE: Part-time role requires availability to process up to 90 specimens every week on Friday or Saturday (on-site), with data analysis and certifying to be completed every week on Saturday or Sunday (remote option available).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform all testing processes including specimen preparation, specimen testing by enzyme immunoassay (EIA), and specimen testing by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) following established standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Adhere to HIPAA and CLIA regulatory standards
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot EIA and LC-MS/MS instrumentation
Utilize the laboratory information system (LIS) for patient and instrument data management
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each step in the testing process
Complete and document daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed instrument/equipment maintenance
Complete and document room temperature, humidity levels, water system, and reagent/solvent preparation
Complete and document EIA calibrators, quality controls (QCs), reagent refills, and temperature checks
Interpret data from EIA calibrators, Pre-QCs, and Post-QCs to ensure acceptable results are produced; recalibrate and rerun QCs as needed per SOP
Pipet (aliquot) accessioned urine specimens into appropriate barcode-labeled test tubes, retain vials, and 96-well plates using single-channel, variable-volume pipettes
Load barcode-labeled test tubes on EIA instrument for testing
Analyze data from EIA to ensure complete testing; identify and prepare specimens needing reruns
Prepare urine specimens, calibrators, and QCs for testing in 96-well plates by adding internal standard and required reagents using multi-channel, variable-volume pipettes
Execute the successful tuning and calibration of LC-MS/MS
Generate LC-MS/MS worklists from the LIS and format for the instrument software
Load 96-well plates on LC-MS/MS instrument for testing; verify acceptable calibrator and QCs at the beginning of the worklist before running overnight
Perform LC-MS/MS chromatography data analysis using instrument software, ensuring Pre-QC and Post-QC acceptable results for each batch of patient specimens; program reruns/reinjections as needed
Review and approve quality control data in LIS for each batch of patient specimens
Review EIA and LC-MS/MS patient data in LIS before certifying and releasing final lab reports
Maintain inventory for all lab supplies, reagents, and consumables
Prepare quality controls and calibrators from certified standard materials
Prepare reagents/solvents for LC; requires performing basic chemistry calculations, such as molarity, buffers, dilutions, etc.; also requires appropriate documentation of solutions prepared, opened, and filled
Update MS for changes in methods, test menus, or testing consumables
Wash used reagent bottles, glassware, graduated cylinders
Dispose of urine specimens that have reached their retention date
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Ensure appropriate certification/calibration for all lab equipment and instruments
Schedule preventative maintenance (PM) when necessary, utilizing instrument service contracts
Complete routine analytical measurement range (AMR) studies and verification studies as needed
Complete and submit proficiency testing (PT) samples in coordination with the Laboratory Director
Communicate issues or concerns with the Laboratory Director in a timely manner
Prepare monthly Levey-Jennings (L-J) charts for Laboratory Director review
Participate in CLIA inspections as needed
Complete general lab tasks as needed
Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High level of attention to detail
Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work
Proficient in operating complex laboratory instrumentation and computers with scientific software
Proficient in use of single-channel and multi-channel pipettes
Ability to perform work following established SOPs to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained
Effectively troubleshoot process and instrument issues using critical, strategic, and analytical thinking
Can easily recognize problems with instrumentation and specimens that could impact results
An understanding of LC-MS/MS systems and data interpretation
An understanding of drug metabolism, toxicology, forensic testing, P450 enzymes, or testing principles specifically related to urine and oral fluid metabolism
Able 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 experience
Must 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 policies
Must be able to achieve superior results when work is reviewed in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and adherence to established methods, standards, and policies
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Medical Laboratory Science, or similar analytical science field required
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-complexity toxicology laboratory
Requires experience with chromatography data analysis and certifying for urine toxicology
Requires experience with LC-MS/MS and EIA instrumentation
Preference for candidates with familiarity with Agilent LC-MS/MS and software, specifically MassHunter Acquisition and Quantitation Programs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Excellent time management, documentation, and organizational skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
Must be flexible, innovative, and self-motivated
Ability to function independently
Ability to coordinate laboratory functions and represent the toxicology laboratory professionally
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a laboratory environment and exposes the incumbent to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials
Work 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 seeing
DIRECT REPORTS
None
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