• Job Description

  Req#: 596145

  Job Title: Analyst I – Laboratory
  Location: Tacoma, WA
  Department: Laboratory Operations
  Reports To: Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Supervisor
  Job Type: Full-Time

  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

  • Aliquot urine and/or oral fluid specimens for sample preparation

  • Perform sample preparation techniques, often using automated liquid handlers, as outlined in the laboratory SOP

  • Prepare samples for Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detection (GCFID), Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS-MS), and automated screening analyzers

  • Perform initial LCMS analytical review

  • Prepare reagents and buffers as needed

  • Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies

  • Troubleshoot routine problems

  • Maintain records related to specimen preparation

  • Perform other tasks as assigned, aligned with education, training, and skill level

  Additional Duties

  • Support special projects within the department

  • Assist extraction, confirmation, and screening teams

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  Education & Experience

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in medical technology, laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science

    • (New York candidates must qualify as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist); OR

  • Associate degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science

    • (New York candidates must qualify as a Clinical Laboratory Technician)

  Preferred:

  • Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Effective communication skills within a team environment

  • Ability to interpret and follow complex written technical instructions

  • Sound technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

  Physical Requirements

  • Light to moderate physical effort (lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.; heavier weights with assistance)

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

  • Repetitive motions and extended computer use

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and physical/mental demands

• About the company

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