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Zimmerman Associates, Inc.

$65.43/hr

Experience in forensic laboratory operations, ballistic imaging, or technical review environments preferred. * Demonstrated leadership in managing technical professionals and training programs.

Eurofins

Laboratory Technician

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

... laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology ... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an ...

Eurofins Scientific

Laboratory Technician

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

... laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology ... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an ...

Eurofins

Laboratory Technician

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

... laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology ... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an ...

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Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I

Quest Diagnostics

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$14.56/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I - Lenexa, KS, Tuesday to Saturday, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
This position reports to the Supervisor, Forensic Processing and is responsible for the routine daily sample processing of the Forensic Toxicology Processing Department. This individual is accountable for all specimen receipt, sorting, data entry and work within the forensic processing department.
Pay range: $17.20+ per hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • and so much more!

Responsibilities
  • Understand the QTN Lab Information System
  • Sort specimens by source (hair, oral fluid, urine, etc) and work list
  • Completes Maxilog Data Entry
  • Understands and adheres to strict forensic practices
  • Processes urine specimens for regulated and non-regulated testing independently
  • Adheres to company policies and procedures
  • Scans/images of all custody and control forms
  • Discards negative specimens
  • Performs flexilog on routine urine specimens at 70 CCF's per hour
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience:
Lab experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Able to sit/stand for long periods
Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Competencies
  • Interpersonal communication skills

About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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