What are the responsibilities and job description for the Confirmation Scientist II position at Actalent?
Description:
- Prepare and analyze clinical samples in the toxicology lab
- Accurately prepare laboratory solutions, calibrators, QCs, and reagents
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Troubleshooting a vast array of sample preparation and instrumentation derived issues
- Review chromatography to identify the evaluate scientific validity of data in determining the presence and absence of toxicology compounds
- Provide secondary review and certification of Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) data prior to reporting
Skills:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Laboratory
- Biochemistry
- LCMS
Additional Duties & Qualifications:
- Follow all laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with regulatory guidelines set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologist (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program
- Serve as a key operator responsible for LCMS instrumentation, Hamilton liquid handling system, and ancillary laboratory equipment to perform and urine and oral fluid toxicology testing
- Review and certify chromatography data for reporting in accordance with SOPs and quality control guidelines. Seeking immediate corrective action for patient samples not meeting these stringent criteria during data review
- Maintain and monitor reagent and chemical solution integrity, quality assurance, and inventory, preparing or securing additional materials as needed
- Perform equipment and instrumentation maintenance, calibration, verification, and repair all issues not covered under service contracts
- Seek to continuously improve laboratory operations and quality assurance activities by evaluating opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and standardize practices by providing feedback to General and Technical Supervisors, implementing changes, and assisting in SOP development
- Independently participate in College of American Pathologist (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT), internal alternative PT assessments, and external laboratory comparison studies
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $30 - $40
