Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

As a Clinical & Forensic Toxicology Technician, you will perform immunoassay screening, confirmatory and targeted screening analyses. Confirmatory testing involves the use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) platforms. Sample preparation techniques include solid phase extraction (SPE), supported liquid extraction (SLE), liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), dilute-and-shoot, protein crash, and hydrolysis pre-treatments. Targeted screening assays are conducted using LC-MS/MS platforms with high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) analyzers. We operate a 24-hour laboratory, 365 days a year, primarily testing for drugs of abuse in pain centers and hospital settings.

ResponsibilitiesPerform immunoassay screening, confirmatory, and targeted screening analyses.Conduct confirmatory testing using GC-MS and LC-MS/MS platforms.Utilize sample preparation techniques such as SPE, SLE, LLE, dilute-and-shoot, protein crash, and hydrolysis pre-treatments.Conduct targeted screening assays using LC-MS/MS platforms with HRAM analyzers.Test for drugs of abuse in various matrices including urine, meconium, oral fluids, serum, and whole blood.Participate in Chain of Custody testing.Ensure instruments continue to run overnight during the third shift.Essential SkillsExperience with laboratory and medical laboratory testing.Proficiency in instrumentation experience and troubleshooting.Strong education in chemistry and biology.Ability to process specimens effectively.Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science such as Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, or Neuroscience.Additional Skills & QualificationsHealthcare experience is a plus.Master's degree accepted; PhD or engineering degrees are not.OPT candidates are welcome.Work Environment

The laboratory operates 24/7, 365 days a year. First shift runs from Friday to Monday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, and second shift runs from Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to 12:00am. The facility primarily tests for drugs of abuse in pain centers and hospital settings and does not conduct workplace drug testing. A skeleton crew is present during the third shift to ensure instruments run overnight.

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.

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