Clinical Lab Scientist I

Responsibilities

• Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports and maintain records of test results.
• May be required to accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or results and, following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to Clinical Laboratory Manager, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or lab director.
• Identify test systems that deviate from acceptable performance specifications and follow established policies and procedures to correct operation.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Teach/train CareDx policy, methods and techniques to new employees; may perform inservice and competency testing of employees.
• Participate in drafting and developing standard operating procedures for tasks in which proficiency has been demonstrated.
• Represent the Reference lab testing, quality control and quality assurance program in interactions with other groups.
• Under direction of the CLM, investigate and follow-up on proficiency testing, quality control results and patient testing that does not meet standards.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

• Held California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
• BS/BA in a biology-related science
• At least 1-6 years of experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including working with databases and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.) is highly desirable
• Experience in immunology, microbiology or related fields is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms highly desired

Growth

• CLS, I: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
• 0-2 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience.
• CLS, II: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
• 3-5 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience.
• CLS, III: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
• 6 + years of licensed experience
• Lead: Fully meets qualification section of this description in addition to the following:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience
• Knowledge of workflow timing and efficiency
• Strong communication with the Lab Leadership team including other leads, supervisors, managers, and director.
• Supervisor: Fully meets the qualification section of this description in addition to the following:
• Meet requirements of Lead role described above.
• Must have at least 3 + years of licensed experience.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred.