TITLE Extractions Lab Technician

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Cordant Health Solutions® has over 29 successful years as a highly recognized leader in the toxicology industry, providing solutions for clinicians, criminal justice agencies and treatment providers involved with substance use disorder and criminal justice cases.

We are looking for highly motivated and compassionate individuals who want to be part of our organization's dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Cordant's testing protocols and digital case-management tools allow us to provide accurate and actionable results, helping clients become more efficient and effective in monitoring patient adherence, reduce risk, and support participants so they achieve success in their program goals.

At Cordant Health Solutions®, we are made up of motivated and compassionate team members who are all part of the solution!

LOCATION Flagstaff, AZ

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a self-motivated Extraction Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. Under the supervision of a Laboratory Manager, the Extraction Technician will be responsible for preparing samples for analysis on confirmation instrument technology. This includes sample handling of urine and oral fluid specimens from sample preparation to extraction of various analytes from biological specimens, and strict adherence to chain of custody documentation.

Shift: Monday-Thursday (or other preferred day off) 3:30pm-12:15am, Sat: 8am-430pm

Salary: 19.50-20.00 + $2.00 Shift Differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Primary Responsibilities

• Aliquot urine and/or oral fluid specimens for sample preparation procedures
• Perform sample preparation techniques including specimen hydrolysis, solid phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction as outline in the laboratory SOP
• Prepare samples for liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
• Prepare and restock reagents and buffers as needed
• Assists with maintaining an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies
• Troubleshoots problems as necessary
• Responsible for all record keeping associated with specimen preparation and chain of custody
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, commensurate with education, training, and abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Lab science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), Required
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric), required
• Strong eye-hand coordination, required
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required

Benefits

Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance. #LAB123

EOE STATEMENT

Cordant Health Solutions® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes diversity leads to a stronger organization. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status in hiring, tenure, training, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment.