Job description

About us

The Great Plains Laboratory (GPL) is a rapidly growing leader serving the Integrative & Functional Medicine market. From our CLIA lab in Overland Park, we serve doctors throughout the U.S. and over 50 countries across the globe. We offer a growing menu of clinical tests which help diagnose underlying conditions that are not routinely available through other laboratories.

GPL’s new ownership and leadership team have been investing heavily in our operations over the past 12 months, and we have a number of exciting initiatives which will be launching in early 2023. As a result of these investments, we have several openings for full-time, day shift Laboratory Technologists to join our team.

Summary

The Laboratory Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data used by doctors to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing all facets of testing including preparing calibrators, quality controls, and samples for analysis, preparing chemical reagents and performing maintenance of instrumentation. This position requires strong analytical reasoning, analytical instrument operating experience and excellent troubleshooting capabilities in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analyses of patient specimens, including urine and blood, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
• Analyzes chromatographic and mass spectral data generated by our GC and LC labs
• Analyzes test results and enters findings in specimen database
• Performs and records quality control to ensure accuracy of clinical data
• Prepares chemical reagents
• Perform daily maintenance of analytical instruments
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment per established schedule
• Operate Shimadzu LCMS and Agilent GCMS
• Able to critically assess testing system to ensure running optimally and communicate any deviations to management
• Accurately pipettes samples and reagents. Manages sample workflow
• Able to meet turnaround time requirements of patient testing
• Able to clearly document in applicable logs and LIMS system for traceability daily
• Follows Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for all tasks
• Follow all CLIA regulatory requirements
• Completes training of new staff members on lab protocols in accordance with all SOPs and training documentation
• Able to complete extensive maintenance on all instruments and equipment. This includes advanced troubleshooting with manufacturers prior to tech service coming onsite.
• Cross-trained in at least two areas of the laboratory. Example being cross trained between LCMS and GCMS platforms
• Ability to move between departments without issue
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well within a team as well as independent
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science or medical technology from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience working in LC and GC laboratories preferred

The Great Plains Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Allergy & Immunology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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