Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) will perform moderate and high complexity laboratory testing per CLIA regulations.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist(CLS) is responsible for performing medium and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, be flexible with tasks and schedules and ability to work independently in a team environment.

ust haves:

CA CLS license, CLS Generalist License, or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) License - need this to work as a testing personnel in CA

INDUSTRY experience working in a molecular lab with broad molecular bio exp

Pluses:

Exp. with automated liquid handlers (Hamilton exp would be the main preference, but Tecan exp also acceptable)

NGS experience would also be a big plus

Responsibilities

Perform analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.

Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures

Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues.

Check, monitor and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and implement a resolution or initiate a service request as necessary.

Review, interpret and report patient results as assigned.

Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that adversely affect the test performance.

Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.

Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols.

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

Perform and document routine preventive maintenance.

Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.

Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer.

Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed.

Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation.

Participate and comply with Quality and applicable regulatory requirements.

Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.

Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.

Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.

Perform other laboratory duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Must possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license.

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field

1+ year in Clinical lab experience or equivalent

Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred

Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations preferred

Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner

Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality

Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment

Strong computer skills

Ability to analyze and solve basic issues that impact the performance of the assay

Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly

Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality

Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expected

Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of Clinical Laboratory

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of Clinical Laboratory including holidays and weekends.

Working with dry ice may be necessary.

Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.

Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary.

Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary