Certifying Scientist I

We are seeking a self-motivated Certifying Scientist to join our Lab Operations team in Flagstaff, AZ. In this role you would be responsible for analyzing and certifying final results of various drug testing procedures as well as entering quality control data, determining procedures for handling inconsistent or indeterminable results, and preparing documentation. This role also performs maintenance on platforms used for confirmatory results including but not limited to preparation of solutions, troubleshooting, cleaning TPM.

Shift:

TBD Salary:

54,000-60,000 Primary Responsibilities Initial and final review of confirmation data from Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS/MS) instrumentation. Loading prepared samples onto confirmation equipment. Provide feedback to maintenance team on assay integrity and performance. Perform start up and daily maintenance of

LC/MS/MS

equipment. Perform minor troubleshooting of

LC/MS/MS

equipment as needed. Applies knowledge and skills to produce quality work and facilitate meeting turnaround time goals. Responsible for meeting minimum productivity requirements. Directs efforts towards production areas that need assistance. Assist with new technology. Collaborate with co-workers, managers and other supervisors to solve work-related problems within or between departments, answering and resolving questions/issues daily. Follow work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals, respond to fluctuating workloads, and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations.

Read and comply with:

SOPs, regulations, best practices, guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Participate in safety training, follow laboratory guidelines including hazardous materials and waste handling, life safety, medical equipment safety, accident reporting and security. Participate in employee training for equipment, software and other laboratory operations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Possess a bachelor's degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), required. 1+ years of experience working in a lab or similar environment as a Lab Technician, preferred. Knowledge of Waters Laboratory Information Systems software and instruments, preferred. Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric), required. Strong eye-hand coordination, required. Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required. Benefits Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance. #LAB123