Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Toxicology

Note: Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and QC all chemical, reagents, calibration, standard, and Master solutions.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Prepare samples for extraction.
• Enter and finalize all results in LIMS in a timely manner
• Check all QC and individual results before reporting
• Maintain all records for QC and results
• Troubleshoot, maintain and operate LCM instruments
• Maintenance and Quality Control of instruments
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Document all corrective actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Review/train on new procedures. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• Review QC for each assay in Toxicology
• Complete L-J charts and review for each test monthly
• Train other laboratory staff or personnel to perform assays or operate instrumentation as requested.
• Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems and ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.