Associate Chemist

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Mass Spectrometry team as an Associate Chemist in Burlington, NC! In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Work schedule: 2nd shift, Thursday-Sunday, 1:00pm-11:30pm. Position is eligible for 10% shift differential due to 2nd shift hours.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.  

Job Duties/ Responsibilities: 

• Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software
• Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results
• Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment
• Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results
• Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology or meet regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Associate Chemist level
• Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions
• Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
• Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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