LC MS/MS Certifying Scientist

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Data Analyst I

SUMMARY: This position primarily performs routine data analysis in office and limited laboratory bench work related to a wide spectrum of clinical and/or analytic tests with the ability to work independently. This is a desk position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Training Phase:

• Complete on-boarding modules (e.g. Analyst SOPs and training presentations)
• Shadow Senior Analyst/Trainers and practice checking and analysis.

Training Progression:

• Gradually take on live samples under supervision.
• Pass proficiency assessment to transition to independent work.
• Achieve 500+ reports reviewed consecutively error free.
• Achieve 350+ samples analyzed consecutively error free.
• Achieve 100% accuracy across all client methods

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Testing Analysis: Interpret raw data from the LC-MS/MS in order to determine results for each patient.
• Requests and documents reruns for QCs or patient samples when raw data is unacceptable.
• Conduct statistical analyses and evaluate test results relative to specimen/sample information and established reference materials.
• Remains current on lab standard operating procedures.
• Contribute with processing data for split sample event(s) as needed (upon direction/approval from supervisor)
• Assist, contribute or lead special projects as needed to support team members (upon direction/approval from supervisor)
• Reporting Results: Enters patient results into report templates and checks template, patient demographics, and results for errors and inconsistencies.
• Reviewing Reports: Reviews test results confirmed by other analysts to ensure accuracy of patient records
• Customer Service: Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results.
• Testing: Manipulate potentially hazardous human specimens/samples and analytic reagents in a safe and responsible manner within the laboratory setting.
• Safety: Follow all safety procedures and maintain safety equipment, as needed.
• Proficiency Testing: Performs proficiency testing whether through an approved program or intra-office. Analyzes and documents all proficiency testing data produced by LC-MS/MS in the same manner as patient samples.
• Trouble-Shooting: Assess potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiate appropriate action, as may be required.
• Quality Control: Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Continuing Education: Participate in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures

DATA ANALYST CAREER PATH AT CIRCUMFERENCE
This role offers clear advancement opportunities within the Data Analyst team:

• Data Analyst I
• Data Analyst II
• Senior Data Analyst

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with Major in a Laboratory Science: Biology or Chemistry preferred. If degree is in a Science other than Biology or Chemistry, must have the following credits completed in coursework:

--48 hours of science courses or MLS/MLT:

----12 semester hours of chemistry

----12 semester hours of biology

----24 hours of mixture Bio, Chem, MLS, or MLT

--24 credit hours of Lab Science

----8 Biology

----8 Chemistry

----8 Mixture of General Lab Science

--Undergraduate Transcripts required to progress in the interview process.

Experience:

• (1) Year - Clinical Laboratory Experience in Toxicology with testing performed on LC-MS/MS (Required)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position - hours of work are: M-F, 8am-5pm.
• Work Remotely - Optional after initial training completed (If remote, individual must be available to come into the office periodically as needed for training and/or other departmental needs)

Rate: $20-$22/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• • As the initial step in our interview process, a review of your undergraduate transcripts is required by our Compliance Officer.

Kindly confirm your ability to comply with this requirement by responding “Yes” or “No.”

• • Upon approval of your transcripts, the next step is completion of the Willo Video Screen. The is a one-way interview software so we can learn more about your experience. Please indicate whether you are able to comply with this requirement by replying “Yes” or “No.”

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wake Forest, NC 27587: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wake Forest, NC 27587