Job description

Temp to Perm

Role is for the Colibri lab- this is a new lab that goes live Q2 of 2023.

Clinical Scientist license required. Role is a Generalist who will work in various areas but will mostly work in the clinical area so experience in this area is preferred.

The position of Clinical Laboratory Scientist is within our Toxicology Laboratories located at Santa Rosa, CA. The California Department of Health in implementation of CLIA requirements requires that testing of clinical specimens be performed by licensed personnel. This role will be instrumental in meeting regulatory compliance stipulations and, providing timely results to our clients.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a general description of work performed by the position.

• Consistently and accurately completes moderate to highly complex laboratory testing adhering to established laboratory procedures and state of California CLIA requirements.
• Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates performance acceptability based on established criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
• Determines the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing results. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results.
• Reviews and accurately enters results of testing
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken as directed by laboratory procedures.
• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses and chemical spills to EH&S.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability prior to releasing any test results.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.
• Identify inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of observed inconsistencies.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Clean and maintain analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications, assist with troubleshooting as necessary and, calibrate acceptably prior to use per CLIA requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification as required.
• Support Validation studies in compliance with approved protocol.
• Assist with training and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel
• As applicable, attend seminars and obtain training as necessary to maintain and improve professional knowledge and to satisfy continuing education requirements for state of California CLS licensing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or, , Chemist).
• Bachelors’ Degree in Science.
• Minimum 1 Years’ Experience in clinical laboratory
• Must possess strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and, provide coaching to peers and sub-ordinates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience reviewing quality control data; method development and validation of laboratory developed tests.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills (e.g. statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
• Team player
• Interpersonal Skills
• Drives for results
• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptability

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $21.31 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist: 3 years (Preferred)
• medical technologist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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