Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) will perform analytical testing as well as general laboratory processes, in a high complexity clinical molecular laboratory in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical testing of patient samples, which includes set-up of molecular assays.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control processes and document quality control activities, instrument and equipment verifications, and instrument maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Supports the Corporate and Laboratory Operations Goals and Objectives.
• Follows the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the
  laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Identifies and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifies the manager or director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s
  established performance specifications.
• Participates in activities required to support all necessary licensure for the clinical laboratory, including maintaining quality systems and test records and supporting on-site inspections of the laboratory.
• Utilizes an in-house Lab Information System (LIS).
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• May be required to monitor the activities of non-licensed personnel.
• May be required to assist in assay development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences.
• The preferred candidate should have experience with manual and automotive pipetting of patient samples and reagents.
• The preferred candidate should have real-time PCR experience.
• The candidate should have experience manually pipetting reagents accurately to create master mixes for the assay.
• Experience in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in Molecular Biology, Molecular Pathology, and/or Medical Genetics preferred.

Required Training/Certification:

• HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist (CGMBS) or Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License from the State of California.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc.)
• Must meet the requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA 88 (42 CFR, part 493).
• Highly organized, able to work independently, follow standard operating procedures.

Priority soft skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong Ethical Judgment & Integrity.