Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

The Clinical Lab Scientist will perform and report various clinical laboratory test procedures under general supervision and medical direction. The role requires proficiency in clinical laboratory test procedures and commitment to the organization's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Aids in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Requirements

• Current California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory settings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in clinical laboratory test procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plans.

Pay

$66.98 - $77.62 /hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed)

Remote

No

Category

Laboratory