Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Analyst I – Laboratory
Location: Tacoma, WA
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports To: Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time
SHIFT: Swing Shift, M-F
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Analyst I to join our laboratory team in Tacoma, WA. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Analyst I will perform laboratory tests, including sample preparation and analyte extraction from biological specimens. This role also includes operating and loading various analytical instruments.
Essential Functions
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Aliquot urine and/or oral fluid specimens for sample preparation
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Perform sample preparation techniques, often using automated liquid handlers, as outlined in the laboratory SOP
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Prepare samples for Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detection (GCFID), Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS-MS), and automated screening analyzers
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Perform initial LCMS analytical review
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Prepare reagents and buffers as needed
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Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies
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Troubleshoot routine problems
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Maintain records related to specimen preparation
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Perform other tasks as assigned, aligned with education, training, and skill level
Additional Duties
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Support special projects within the department
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Assist extraction, confirmation, and screening teams
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Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in medical technology, laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science
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(New York candidates must qualify as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist); OR
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Associate degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science
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(New York candidates must qualify as a Clinical Laboratory Technician)
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Preferred:
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Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Strong attention to detail
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Effective communication skills within a team environment
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Ability to interpret and follow complex written technical instructions
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Sound technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Physical Requirements
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Light to moderate physical effort (lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.; heavier weights with assistance)
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Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
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Repetitive motions and extended computer use
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and physical/mental demands