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Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: Southaven, Mississippi
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 25503
Labcorp is seeking a Negative Certifying Technologist to join our team in Southaven, MS. This position will be working in the Forensic Toxicology department which performs urine drug of abuse monitoring testing. The Negative Certifying Technologist will be responsible for reviewing and verifying all data to ensure its accuracy before the final results get reported.
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (flexibility for start time to be earlier)
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 Responsibilities:
- Review all test results for applicable screening testing and specimen validity testing methodologies, relevant Quality Control data and associated documentation; certify and release results; ensure that results meet quality standards
- Apply QC practices and procedures to the review, interpretation and reporting of results and when applicable monitor chain-of-custody documentation
- Take proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits, detect aberrant results of quality control and takes appropriate action
- Provide consultation and assistance to clients when technical, interpretive, and/or regulatory questions arise
- Advise/consult with laboratory technical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
- Assist in preparation of litigation packages and affidavits. Potential to provide testimony under subpoena
- Assist in preparation for inspections and audits. Interact with inspectors and auditors when appropriate
- Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements.
- Qualify as an NLCP Certifying Technician or Limited Certifying Scientist
Job Requirements
- Bachelor?s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required OR a MLS degree
- A minimum of 6 months of initial testing/screening experience in Toxicology is highly preferred
- Must have the training and experience in the theory and practice of methods and procedures used in the laboratory for which the individual is certifying data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including written, verbal, and listening skills
- Excellent research and problem resolution skills
- Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment
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!
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