Confirmation Scientist I

$26 - $27/Yr

Actalent - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Raleigh, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Confirmation Scientist I to join our growing toxicology laboratory. This role involves analyzing clinical samples, preparing laboratory solutions, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and reviewing chromatography data to determine the presence and absence of toxicological compounds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, biology, and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with regulatory guidelines set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program.
• Serve as a key operator responsible for LCMS instrumentation, the liquid handling system, and ancillary laboratory equipment to perform urine and oral fluid toxicology testing.
• Review and certify chromatography data for reporting in accordance with SOPs and quality control guidelines, seeking immediate corrective action for patient samples not meeting stringent criteria during data review.
• Maintain and monitor reagent and chemical solution integrity, quality assurance, and inventory, preparing or securing additional materials as needed.
• Perform equipment and instrumentation maintenance, calibration, verification, and repair for issues not covered under service contracts.
• Seek to continuously improve laboratory operations and quality assurance activities by evaluating opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and standardize practices, providing feedback to General and Technical Supervisors, implementing changes, and assisting in SOP updates.
• Independently participate in College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT), internal alternative PT assessments, and external laboratory comparison studies.
• Organize, review, report, store, and archive laboratory data in accordance with approved SOPs, quality control guidelines, and supervisory instructions, ensuring that work requirements are completed in a timely, organized manner and in compliance with SOPs and CAP/CLIA regulations or guidelines.
• Ensure that facilities, equipment, supplies, and reagents are maintained and used in a safe manner and administered in accordance with applicable safety, occupational health, and environmental protection guidelines.

Requirements

• Strong background in Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques including pipetting, ELISA, and specimen handling.
• Experience with Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and understanding of SOP and CLIA regulations.
• Ability to prepare laboratory solutions, calibrators, QCs, and reagents.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for sample preparation and instrumentation issues.
• Experience in reviewing and certifying chromatography data.
• Knowledge of toxicology and assay processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT).
• Ability to independently perform internal alternative PT assessments and external laboratory comparison studies.
• Strong organizational skills for data management and reporting.
• Ability to maintain reagent and chemical solution integrity and quality assurance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)