CLIA Clinical Scientist I

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) position works with our highly automated testing platform to process patient samples. Our CLS staff use their training, experience, and judgement to ensure all patient samples are processed according to the highest standards of quality and accuracy. The CLS position functions as a mentor and guide for our unlicensed Production Laboratory Scientists and CGMBS Trainees. The CLS position also assists our assay and hardware development teams with development and validation of new instruments and assays.

Shift : Wednesday-Saturday 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm

Responsibility

Performing tests that require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the laboratory director or general supervisor, in only those specialties or sub-specialties for which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.

Interacting and communicating with non-laboratory staff to ensure an efficient workflow.

Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test examinations.

Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correcting the problems or immediately notifying the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or laboratory director.

Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Performing high complexity testing only under the on-site supervision of a general supervisor.

Providing direct and constant supervision of laboratory assistants (note : testing personnel shall be sufficient in number to adequately supervise the work of technicians, trainees, laboratory assistants, and any other unlicensed personnel).

Assisting the technical supervisor in method-verification studies and validation of laboratory-developed tests.

Participating in the monitoring of the inventory of clinical laboratory supplies and materials.

Participating in the continuous quality-improvement process.

Adhering to the laboratory's quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.

Following the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Qualifications

Meets minimum regulatory education, licensure, and experience requirements :

Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the State of California.

Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in medical technology or a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.

Minimum of 1 year of pertinent laboratory experience and / or training covering the specialties of the laboratory.

The ability to accurately pipette.

Strong analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information systems.

A strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.

The ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and / or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I - duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.