Clinical Lab Scientist

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 tra

ining 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