BioAro helps people understand their inherited and acquired health risks, such as potential diseases, health conditions, pharmacogenomic profiling and nutrition parameters. Ultimately, BioAro enables people to make proactive decisions about their individual health and lifestyle, based on their genetic information.
BioAro values client confidentiality and uses blockchain technology to secure data. BioAro has the capability of receiving samples from anywhere in the world, helping break down international barriers.
BioAro is going to launch tests related to Drug, Alcohol Testing and clinical diagnostics using Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LCMS).
Responsible for approval of screening results for all positive and negative samples, ensuring calibration, controls and proper procedures are followed and chain of custody is appropriately maintained in accordance with SOP. Review and verify results of LCMS. Responsible for the performance, validation, release of various laboratory tests and reports following set procedures. Ensure all quality control checks and standards are run as required. Participate in all quality assurance programs. Review calibration, quality control, trouble shooting, emit screening data and validity testing from screening batch. Review quality control and patient values for acceptability of results. Check chromatography for acceptability. Review chain of custody and control forms. Review and certify emit screening data and validity testing data. Ensure correctness of all documentation, information and data. Ensure sample identification is correct and specimen requirements are met according to established procedures Perform patient’s sample testing and measurement using a variety of manual and automated procedures on LCMS. Ensure that Quality Control and Quality Assurance are run according to department policies and procedures. Follow guidelines as required by external regulatory bodies and accreditation procedures. Responsible to follow all relevant pre and/or post analytical QA protocols as described in the company QA manual. Maintain confidentiality of appropriate documentation
A successful candidate must have a Bachelors/Masters in one of the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or toxicology) or extensive training and experience equivalent to a Ph.D. level. Must have extensive experience in forensic toxicology and clinical diagnostics on Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry with emphasis on the collection and analysis of biological specimens for clinical diagnosis and drugs of abuse.
Have two years or more of postdoctoral experience or six years of experience in forensic toxicology on LCMS beyond any other degree. Have appropriate experience in forensic applications of analytical toxicology on LCMS (e.g., publications, court testimony, conducting research on the toxicology of drugs of abuse). Strong leadership and communication skills are extremely important for this role. The ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines will be crucial.