Certifying Scientist - Worcester, MA
On-siteWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Review and certify final patient toxicology reports by interpreting enzyme immunoassay and LC-MS/MS data, verifying specimen accuracy, and identifying results requiring investigation. Analyze calibration, quality control, and patient data to confirm analytical criteria, program reinjections, and document discrepancies. Monitor quality performance trends, report invalid data immediately, and participate in proficiency testing and method validation activities. Respond to client inquiries regarding testing methodologies and assist with report corrections while maintaining strict compliance with CLIA, CAP, and privacy regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, physics, or another relevant chemical, physical, biological, or analytical science
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant chemical, physical, biological, or analytical science with at least one year of applicable laboratory experience
Desired Qualifications
- Experience reviewing or certifying clinical toxicology results
- Experience with LC-MS/MS testing of drugs and metabolites in biological specimens
- Experience working with urine, oral fluid, blood, or other human specimens
- Familiarity with Agilent liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry systems
- Familiarity with Agilent MassHunter Acquisition and Quantitative Analysis software
- Experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or comparable analytical instrumentation
- Experience participating in method development, method validation, method verification, or laboratory research
- Experience working in a CLIA-certified or CAP-accredited clinical laboratory
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