HepQuant is a clinical laboratory start-up with headquarters in Denver and a CLIA lab located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. HepQuant develops non-invasive, quantitative tests that measure liver health. The HepQuant DuO Test is a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) that enables healthcare providers to manage patients with liver diseases more effectively. It delivers information about liver cell function and portal-systemic shunting, attributes of liver disease that are associated with clinical outcomes. Results may be used by a physician in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other tests to aid in the decision to proceed with or defer invasive procedures, to monitor treatment response, or to predict disease progression and adverse outcomes, such as ascites, encephalopathy, and variceal bleeding. Join us in our mission to advance liver health and improve patient outcomes.
Job Duties
This is a full-time on-site role for a Laboratory Scientist (I). The Laboratory Scientist (I) will be responsible for performing laboratory analysis of HepQuant DuO and SHUNT tests, analyzing serum samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control measures are followed. Additionally, the Laboratory Scientist (I) will be involved in analyzing and recording test results and collaborating with other Lab professionals.
Responsibilities
? Enter customer orders into LIMS database
? Receive and prepare incoming specimens for LCMS analysis according to laboratory procedures.
? Perform a variety of technical laboratory functions in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment such as calibrating and troubleshooting.
? Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
? Ensure test requisition paperwork is complete and without data entry errors and resolve questionable orders in a timely manner.
? Participate in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
? Collaborate with the QA manager to develop and implement QA processes for various analytical tests.
? Assist with resolution of unusual test orders by following up with care giver, referring to lab leadership when appropriate.
? Serve as a customer service representative for the lab on the phone and in person.
? Participate in laboratory teams, or committees, as needed.
? Attend department, laboratory meetings and forums.
? Act as a steward of finances through appropriate uses of supplies, materials, and productive activities.
? Provide input for opportunities to improve productivity, lab workflow, supply management, and cost containment.
? Assist in the department's clerical duties.
? Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
? Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a closely aligned field
? 3+ years experience in an analytical lab
? 1+ years of experience with LC-MS/MS (Sciex preferred)
? Experience with LIMS is a plus
Key Attributes
? Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing laboratory tests
? Excellent organizational and communication skills
? Ability to work well in a team and follow guidelines and protocols
? Proficiency in using laboratory software and systems
? Experience in quality control and laboratory equipment maintenance
? Experience with data analysis and interpretation
? Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations in a laboratory setting
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (lifting boxes, files, etc.) Exposure to blood, chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Precision motor function, manual dexterity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
FSLA: Salaried, Non-Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Location: Aurora, CO- onsite
Travel: None.
Salary: Disclosure as required by Colorado law, the salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000. The actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. The pay range is HepQuant’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability and AD&D, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing program.
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HepQuant complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for HepQuant in the U.S.