LC-MSMS Analyst, Technologist I

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Scheduled Shift: First Shift Monday-Friday

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Incumbent performs established procedures for clinical testing as required in all assigned laboratory disciplines. Incumbent is responsible for analyzing specimens whose results are then reported to the sponsor.

Essential Functions

Prepare samples by manual extraction for LC-MS/MS analysis

o Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.

o Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.

o Properly handle specimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal customers for clarification as needed.

Perform instrument maintenance LC-MS/MS and documentation

o Receive open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs.

o Prepare and properly label reagent quality control calibrator material.

o Document implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs.

o Perform parallel testing linearitys stability other quality control practices needed to ensure validity of material prior to being placed into service.

o Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management.

Perform LC-MS/MS instrument and assay troubleshooting

o Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.

o Calibrate instruments equipment and/or assays as required and document.

o Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting.

o Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.

Perform data analysis

o Performs routine testing and calculations as required.

o Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems.

o When data is manually entered (e.g. QC patient data) ensure peer review is performed and documented prior to release of results.

o Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter into the information system.

o Generate an appropriate audit trail for all activities.

o Document and communicate any result reporting problems or inconsistencies to laboratory management.

o Complete testing within the expected turnaround time to meet customers expectations.

Review and monitor QC for the various analyses and troubleshoot as needed

o Perform experiments as scheduled for evaluation of new Calibrator and/or QC lots.

Summarize results of investigations and compile data for review by management.

o Document quality control results. Interpret quality control results according to Westgard rules or other established departmental procedures and accurately document biases warnings and violations of control values.

o Document corrective action for unusual occurrences (e.g. QC violations instrument related problems).

Perform proficiency testing as needed

o Analyze proficiency testing survey samples as patient specimens.

Training

o Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file and is accountable for correcting and deficiencies found in his/her training file.

o Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training is documented prior to performing a task.

o The individual successfully completes as scheduled competency assessment and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.

o Competently performs department duties as set forth in the department training checklist(s).

o May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.

o Attends as scheduled department mandatory and other meetings and training as required according to training matrices.

Work to achieve partnership with both internal customers and external clients by:

o Pull data in a timely manner for review by QA and external clients.

o Contribute to the provision of accurate verbal or written response to internal QA and client audit findings. Coordinate where needed with other resources to resolve issue.

o Researches and prepares a response following investigation for quality purposes.

Coordinate where needed with other resources to resolve issue.

o Research and responds in a timely manner to internal customer inquiries regarding status of test results retrieval of samples for testing/storage and other needs.

o Understand department metrics and goals.

Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.

Adheres to established Safety policies and Universal precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.

Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities and opportunities are presented.

Comply with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

6 months (minimum) experience performing manual extractions and working with LC-MS/MS systems in production: Experience with GC-FID also helpful.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses

U.S. Requirements

Bachelors degree in a chemical physical or biological science from an accredited college or university

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