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Job Description: Forensic Extractions Technologist Trainee

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Able to work 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
• Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment

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 LabCorp 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.

LabCorp Occupational Testing Services in Houston, TX has a great opportunity for a Forensic Extractions Technologist trainee. Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory field. The Forensic Extractions Technologist trainees works in a fast paced, production type environment. This employee will be fully trained in solid phase, liquid-liquid and assay specific extraction procedures of urine specimens in preparation for confirmatory analysis by gas or liquid chromatographic mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform drug/assay specific extraction procedures of specimens in accordance with applicable requirements, standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Follow chain of custody procedures with accuracy and consistency. Verify specimens received.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, quality controls, chemicals and reagents. Notify appropriate personnel or supervisor of any shortages.
• Prepare reagents, quality controls and mixtures needed for extraction procedures.
• Follow proper chemical waste disposal procedures, and handling of chemicals according to the safety manual and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) protocols.
• Follow proper disposal or cleaning procedures for used or contaminated lab ware, pipets and glassware.
• Clean work areas with proper disinfectant.
• Understand and follow quality procedures and protocols for security and confidentiality.
• Perform and record instrument and equipment maintenance and function checks.
• Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and protocols as directed.

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