Formulations Technologist - MedTox

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Diagnostic Devices MedTox team as a Formulations Technologist located in Burlington, NC! In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Medical drug monitoring at MedTox Laboratories is performed on a urine sample, using state-of-the-art, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography, and tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS-MS) analysis, as well as supporting immunoassays for select drug classes. The Formulations Technician will be responsible to operate various equipment for the purpose of dispensing Conjugate and Gold, prepare some buffers, wash laboratory glassware, and enter inventory transactions into Visual software system. This position will be working closely with production as needed. Other duties, includes set up and cleanup of the equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOP).

Work schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm & Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow defined protocols and procedures to formulate tests on lateral flow test strips (including reagent dilution and working with antibodies).
• Evaluate test performance to determine if the test meets acceptance criteria
• Create buffers as needed for the formulation of test strips.
• Work independently and within a team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required OR an MLS degree
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• Prior experience with design control and ISO 13485 are desirable
• 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
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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