Laboratory Name: PremierTox Laboratory

PremierTox Laboratory is a rapidly growing clinical toxicology laboratory located in Russell Springs, Kentucky.  We specialize in urine drug analysis by using state of the art instrumentation.  We are continually expanding our testing abilities to include the latest drugs on the market.

Job Description:

The Research and Development Chemist is primarily responsible for the development and validation of new methodologies in accordance to CAP-FUDT and industry guidelines. This candidate will work in conjunction with the confirmation department to ensure the viability of new methods and to implement them into production.  All methods are developed on highly complex scientific instrumentation; therefore, the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis with limited training is required.  The candidate must understand the theory of the instrumentation and sample preparation techniques to include SPE and LLE.

   In addition, the candidate will assist in the development of policies and procedures as well as training staff to meet competency requirements of any new processes.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

A minimum of two years of experience in a toxicology laboratory using complex instrumentation (specifically LC-MS) is required.  Five years of experience in a toxicology laboratory and prior experience conducting method development using a chromatographic technique is preferred.

Required Education:

A bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences (Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, MT, or Toxicology) or training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree in a natural science field is preferred.