Forensic Toxicologist and Clinical Chemist

Forensic Toxicologist and Clinical Chemist

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Final date to receive applications: N/A

Forensic Toxicology

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent a laboratory in Bourbonnais, IL that is looking for a forensic toxicologist/clinical chemist to add to their growing team!

This is a laboratory that Lighthouse Lab Services is consulting with. We have brought their toxicology testing in house and this lab is now live! Experience with CAP/COLA is strongly preferred as we are preparing for an inspection. This lab is currently obtaining their NLCP certification and are looking for someone that can serve as ALT-RP.

Schedule: Monday-Friday Days

• Performs various testing of LCMS instruments following prescribed quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents quality control and maintenance checks for (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) in all departments to include temperature logs, discarding of old specimens and rotation of specimen racks for storage.
• Reviews testing results and evaluating the validity of results in comparison to anticipated results indicated per procedure manual.
• Performs equipment and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration as needed.
• Perform inventories and restocks reagents, calibrators, controls and supplies as needed.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agilent preferred.

• B.S. (or higher) in Biology, Medical Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of Clinical Laboratory Experience in a High-Complexity Clinical Lab.
• 1 year of forensic toxicology experience.

• 120-140k
• Two weeks of PTO
• Health Insurance Stipend

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

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In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.