Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Esoterix

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our team in Calabasas Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight of laboratory personnel with constant and direct supervision of their test-assisting activities
• Tests specimens according to established procedures
• Reviews patient results and reports out to client
• If assay performs according to specifications, reports results via instrument interface or manual entry in the LIS
• Follows standard operating procedures regarding acceptance and rejection of results including reviewing all quality control acceptability and recording all remedial actions if runs are not acceptable
• Alerts management to problems in quality control methods and procedures
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs
• Develops an ever-increasing understanding of laboratory medicine and the clinical significance of laboratory results
• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies
• Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance
• Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by department management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• California state issued Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Generalist license or California Clinical Chemist Scientist (CCS) License

Preferred qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

Skills

• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Pay

$45.00 - $55.00 per hour plus shift differential

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO