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Forensic Technologist Trainee

Forensic Technologist Trainee

MTL Medtox LaboratoriesSaint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp). The integration of Labcorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. Labcorp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world.

If you are motivated by job satisfaction MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients. Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory Industry as a Forensic Extractions Technologist Trainee.

MedTox Forensic Laboratory Team is seeking a Forensic Extractions Technologist Trainee . Utilize your science degree / background and receive on the job training working in a fast-paced environment performing the pre-analytical extraction prep of patient samples as part of routine confirmation testing of drugs of abuse in patient samples. The extraction bench uses a variety of extraction techniques ranging from liquid liquid solid phase plate and automated pipetting system extractions. This laboratory is fast-paced and performs a variety of high complexity testing including workplace drug testing federal drug testing and medicated assisted drug treatment testing on urine oral fluid blood and serum samples types. MedTox Technologists perform a vital component of medical laboratory science.

  • Pay Range : $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees / certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule : T uesday-Saturday 3 pm- 11 : 30 pm some overtime required

Shift : 2nd this position is eligible for a shift differential

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 .

Key Responsibilities :

  • Receive urine oral fluid and blood specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
  • Pipetting and extracting urine oral fluid and blood samples to be analyzed using various extraction techniques
  • May pipette standard calibration lines and assist with daily start up tasks
  • Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
  • Use quality control samples and proficiency samples
  • Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records maintenance logs quality control charts reagent and standard logs and worksheets
  • Maintain and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
  • Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures and / or supervisor instruction
  • Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody processes within the lab
  • Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency
  • Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Required Education Experience Skills and Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Chemical or Biological science Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
  • Previous experience is not required
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
  • Excellent problem resolution skills
  • Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet established turnaround times
  • Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently within a team under general supervision

    • About our Company : MedTox Laboratories a Labcorp Specialty Testing Group located in the Roseville / New Brighton area operates a SAMHSA-certified drug testing laboratory and CAP and CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Our comprehensive laboratory and testing services coupled with our commitment to excellent customer service ensures that our clients testing programs operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients; being responsive to their questions and adaptable to their needs.

    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. A dditionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 23

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