Clinical Reference Laboratory · 15 hours ago
Certifying Scientist
Lenexa, KS
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24/hr - $43/hr
4+ years expClinical Reference Laboratory is seeking a Certifying Scientist to review and interpret screening and confirmation results for donor specimens, ensuring accuracy and forensic defensibility. The role involves processing screening batches, handling client communications, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Wellness
Responsibilities
Review and process screening batches including
Review of chain of custody
Review of screening batch data for error flags and acceptability
Review and complete Custody and Control forms for negative and negative dilute samples
Organize data and file for storage/further review
Recognize the importance of turnaround time and work toward the timely release of specimens
Interface cooperatively and clearly with all departments to direct corrective action in the event of a batch failure, incomplete/improper chain of custody documentation, computer problems related to the reporting of results, etc
Answer incoming phone calls/emails and assist clients and Medical Review Officers regarding the status and analysis of results
Communicate clearly as an “expert” when called upon to explain any/all aspects of accessioning, screening, review of screening and/or LC/MS/MS data, etc., by an inspector or in the event of a legal challenge
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information
Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job
Keep work area neat and clean
Review and process Specimen Validity Testing (SVT) results including:
Review of chain of custody
Review and interpretation of SVT data
Request follow up testing as appropriate
Completion of Custody and Control forms for negative, negative dilute, invalid, adulterated, and substituted DOT samples
Organize data and file for further review and storage
Review LC-MS/MS data for Non-Regulated confirmation batches including:
Review of chain of custody
Review of raw data for acceptability
Review and certification of results
Release of samples with completed testing
Review all batches associated with a donor sample before release including screening, LC-MS/MS, and SVT batches
Review and completion of Custody and Control forms for completed specimens
Perform screening certification and confirmation certification procedures for Hair Lab specimens
Qualification
Required
A doctoral, master's, bachelor's, or associate degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, or biological science
Bachelor's Degree or higher: training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1489
Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent
4 years of pertinent laboratory experience
Familiarity with PC
Must be able to read, understand, and develop strong working knowledge of appropriate SOP's and other relevant information services
Detail oriented; strong analytical and organizational skills
Good communication skills; ability to work under pressure
Ability to be at work and on time
Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management
Sitting for extended lengths of time
Close vision requirements due to computer work
Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
Light lifting, up to 10 pounds
The ability to discriminate between different colors visually
Preferred
Prior experience as a certifying scientist highly desirable
LC/MS experience highly desirable
Experience with screening operations highly desirable
Experience with automated analyzers desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life/AD&D
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Section 125 FSA Plan
401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Clinical Reference Laboratory
CRL provides laboratory testing with critical data services to deliver personal, actionable, insights.
501-1000 employees
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