Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Job Responsibilities: Performs clinical testing of patient samples, which includes set-up of molecular assays Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control processes and document quality control activities, instrument and equipment verifications, and instrument maintenance and preventive maintenance Supports the Corporate and Laboratory Operations Goals and Objectives Follows the laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications Identifies and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifies the manager or director Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's Participates in activities required to support all necessary licensure for the clinical laboratory, including maintaining quality systems and test records and supporting on-site inspections of the laboratory Utilizes an in-house Lab Information System (LIS) Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens May be required to monitor the activities of non-licensed personnel May be required to assist in assay development activities Performs other duties as assigned Skills: Must meet the requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA 88 (42 CFR, part 493) Highly organized, able to work independently, follow standard operating procedures Experience in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment strongly preferred Experience in Molecular Biology, Molecular Pathology, and/or Medical Genetics preferred Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc) The preferred candidate should have experience with manual and automative pipetting of patient samples and reagents The preferred candidate should have real-time PCR experience The candidate should have experience manually pipetting reagents accurately to create master mixes for the assay Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist (CGMBS) or Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License from the State of California #J-18808-Ljbffr