Clinical Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge, expertise, and sound judgement in final review and certification of results prior to release.
• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate risk of exposure to self and others.
• Promptly report incidents, near misses, and chemical spills to EH&S.
• Apply high-quality scientific techniques to challenge test results and ensure their accuracy, validity, and defensibility.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken prior to releasing donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group to take corrective actions, including halting production if necessary.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain, clean, and calibrate analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications and CLIA requirements; assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification.
• Assist in investigations into specimen handling procedures, analytical testing, production issues, and other quality incidents as required.
• Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for the department.
• Provide assistance, supervision, training, and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel and certify their continued competency per state requirements.
• Attend seminars and obtain training to maintain and improve professional knowledge and satisfy continuing education requirements for California CLS licensing.
• Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide general or direct supervision of Lab General personnel and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations in the absence of the Department Manager, General Supervisor, and Lab Director.
• Function as a Technical Supervisor according to CLIA regulations and assist the Quality team with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Requirements

• Licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist, Toxicologist, or Chemist).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Pipetting and computer skills; ability to learn LIMS systems.
• Strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and provide coaching to peers and subordinates.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment (move between laboratory and office) with constant interruptions and requests for support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry (or 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with toxicology knowledge).
• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting.

Skills

• Analytical skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis).
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Drives for results with a high level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

Pay

$40–$47 per hour based on experience.