Clinical Lab Scientist I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•         Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed

•         Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors 

•         Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab

•         Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized work space

•         Completes training and other deadlines on time.

•         Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available

•         Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)

•         Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors

•         Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor

•         Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.

•         Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation

•         Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable) • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition

•         Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)

•         Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement

•         Assists teammates in completing daily tasks

•         Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others

•         Adheres to Departmental Expectations

•         This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job

•         Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.

•         Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

•         Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•         1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.

•         BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field

•         Current California CLS  license (Clinical Laboratory Science - Generalist) or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist)  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•         Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.

•         Experience in Molecular Biology.

•         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•         Word processing and data management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

•         Duties typically performed in BSL-2 lab

•         Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary

•         Duties may require working weekends and overtime

 

Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment