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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Under supervision, perform forensic and clinical testing utilizing complex analysis of biological materials and statistical analyses of data.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Accessions received samples into system and assigns appropriate testing while identifying unique characteristics.

+ Prepares postmortem and antemortem blood, urine, tissue, and vitreous samples for the presence of alcohol and/or drugs using multiple techniques including but not limited to liquid-liquid extraction for compound analysis.

+ Makes and verifies reagent solutions for calibration and quality control.

+ Processes and reviews analytical LC/MS/MS and GC/MS data on screen and confirmatory/quantitative drug analysis panels.

+ Performs and analyzes all clinical and forensic casework.

+ Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with assays and laboratory equipment.

+ Ensures compliance with laboratory regulations.

+ Assists in the performance of quality control testing and in the establishment of clinical research projects for the lab; consults on test results with other staff members.

+ Reconciles clinical urine drug screen results with patient history and other toxicology testing results.

+ Maintains accurate records, performs statistical analysis of research data and generates reports.

+ Places inventory orders and coordinates the delivery of laboratory supplies.

+ Provides expert testimony in court.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Forensic Science or related field

EXPERIENCE

+ No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4912430235 SLUCARE TOXICOLOGY LAB

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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