JOB DESCRIPTION:Forensic Certifying Scientist II (Positive NDOT & DOT)The OpportunityAbbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position
Forensic Certifying Scientist II is within Toxicology located at
Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for analysis, review and interpretation of analytical data in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.
Scheduled- Tuesday-Saturday
What You'll Work On- Performs final review of drug confirmation data from the laboratory and compare results with the initial screening data for accuracy prior to release of results
- Initiates any corrective action in the lab on testing data reviewed and found incomplete or inconclusive
- Assure that all documentation derived from testing procedures in maintained
- Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments as needed
- Performs initial review of data
- Must have knowledge of drug metabolism
- Must converse with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients on the metabolism of the various drugs in an intelligent manner that is easily understood by the receipt of the information
- Must be able to testify in court to drug test results generated in the lab, when needed
- Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
- Must comply with company policies
Required Qualifications- BS degree in science or equivalent related field
- 1-3 years' relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge and hands-on experience with GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instrumentation used in forensic toxicology testing strongly preferred
- Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
- Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
- Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
- Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
- Basic understanding of drugs that are tested
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The base pay for this position is $24.65 - $49.25/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Operations Quality
DIVISION:TOX ARDx Toxicology
LOCATION:United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:2Nd Shift (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials
