Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Description: Summary
This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and
procedures.


Duties and Responsibilities
• Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required
procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require
defined skills.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions,
standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness
based on standard criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in
testing procedures.
• Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized
procedures.
• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate
reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times
of results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or
unexpected results, and documents action taken.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory
equipment.
• Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and
precision checks as required.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates
results, to determine acceptability of result release.
• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action
process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies
the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if
necessary.
• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
• Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.
• Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers,
internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an
informed positive environment.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
• Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the
Supervisor or Manager. This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques
and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements, method comparison, cost analysis,
establishment of reference ranges, writing and revising technical procedures, and evaluation
of productivity and key results measures.
• Responsible for following all required procedures, practices and related guidelines as
provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety, environmental, and
infection control.
• Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary and trains staff in
proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs,
where applicable.
• Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education. The
continuing education must meet the education requirements for California state licensure.
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use
personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but
rather a general description of work performed by the position.


Required Work Experience:
• Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting. - offer rate based on years of experience


Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the
weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range
of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26
to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted
or carried without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.
• Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical
functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy
reading).


Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Other automation skills helpful.


Educational:
BS in medical technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university is REQUIRED
Current state CLS license - Required in the state of CA


Custom Fields:
Name: GL Account
Value: 551100|Temp Labor: Agency Non-Taxa (Contingent, All but PA and CT Locations)


Name: Is Covid Vaccination Required?
Value: No


Name: Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?
Value: No


Name: Time Zone
Value: 3 PM - 1130 pm PST


Name: State of Credentials/Licenses Required
Value: California CLS license (must confirmed prior to submittal


Name: GLBU-SiteCode
Value: 10000-EZ:QUEST-33608 Ortega Hwy


Name: Is this a hospital site that requires additional credentialing?
Value: No


Name: Justification for Temp
Value: Additional head count


Name: Line of Business (LOB)
Value: 300:Diagnostics Information Servic


Name: Reporting Business Unit (RBU)
Value: 10000:Quest Diagnostics-Nichols Inst


Name: Federal Contract Work in Lab
Value: No


Name: CapEX
Value: None