Clinical Lab Scientist I

Compensation: $45.00 - $49.00 per hour. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive with the target at 5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Clinical Lab Scientist I (Wednesday to Saturday 2:00pm-12:30am PT) - Aliso Viejo, CA

Entry level position as CLS I in the Clinical Laboratory at Ambry Genetics. This position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting clinical molecular genetic test results. This position requires a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license from the California Department of Public Health.

Essential Function

Conducts clinical molecular genetic testing for a single workflow, under the direct supervision of the onsite Supervisor and or Lead CLS in accordance with the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, straightforward data analyses, reporting (when applicable) and maintaining records of patient test results

Be able to submit Kace tickets independently for various reasons: reagent making, IT and equipment issues, etc

Provide signature as needed, to demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Adheres to laboratory's quality control (QC) policies, with emphasis on documentation of all quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

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

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and immediately notify the Lead CLS or Lab Supervisor

Satisfactorily complete training and competency on all tasks performed, including training on any instrumentation

Responsible for adhering to laboratory policies for personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous waste disposal, and IT security

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license from the California Department of Public Health: Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS), preferred, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

Technical knowledge of laboratory testing and terminology is required

Capable of excelling within a team environment

Ability to communicate effectively, attention to detail, ability to cross reference information, ability to prioritize work, computer skills, working knowledge of standard office equipment (computers, printers fax machines, phone systems, office software and internet)

Ability to read and interpret documents and Ambry Genetics test requisition forms, standard operating procedures, work instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to speak effectively one-to-one, in a group setting, and with employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Responsible in maintaining the required certificates, licenses, and/or registrations that are required for the position

This position requires prior work experience in a laboratory certified under CLIA (usually in the U.S.)

About Us

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.â Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment.â Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.â You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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