We are seeking a self-motivated Chemistry Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. In this role you will assist in laboratory confirmatory analysis of biological fluids including urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens. This role is also responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting various Auto Chemistry instrumentation.
Shift: We are hiring for various shifts and will be discussed during the interview process.
Salary: $20.00-21.00 plus a $2.00 shift differencial for hours worked between 6pm - 6am.
Primary Responsibilities
- Loads, prepares and extracts specimens using various Auto-Chem Instrumentation.
- Assist in instrument calibration, QC review, and initial analytical review.
- Prepare reagents and buffers as needed.
- Assists with maintaining an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Responsible for all record keeping associated with specimen preparation, including following chain of custody handling guidelines and storage requirements.
- Conducts safe work practices according to safety protocols, PPE requirements and decontamination procedures.
- Responsible to maintain all safeguards as it pertains to Protected health information (PHI).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), required.
- Experience as a lab technician, preferred.
- Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric) required.
- Strong eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required.
- Physical demands required to perform critical tasks in this role include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 25lbs, bending and carrying.
Benefits
Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance. #LAB123
