Forensic Scientist Data Review II (NDOT and DOT)

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of DOT GC-LC/MS Operator/Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.

Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am to 8:30 pm

What You’ll Work On

• Process regulated samples that fall under SAMHSA/DOT regulations and are subject to interviews during NLCP inspection and/or audits

• Operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments

• Perform initial review of data

• Preparation and extraction of samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation as needed

• Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction as needed

• Prepare validation samples for new controls, calibrators and reagents

• Documentation of QC validation results

• Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes as needed

• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

• Must comply with company policies

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

• Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies

• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds