Job Description for PWDL Testing Personnel
(Clinical Laboratory Scientist or CLS)
Form 50043-3 Rev A
Doc Type: SOP/ Template
Effective Date: 03MAR08
Job Title: PWDL Testing Personnel (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Reports to: Director of Laboratory Operations
Summary: Responsible for performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical
procedures in PWDL Lab.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a CLS or experience in a biotech environment
- BS/BA degree in Medical Technology or related field
- Must have proven interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills.
- Molecular diagnostic experience is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Word processing, statistical/data management skills required
- Demonstrated ability to work in high energy environment requiring flexibility and solid judgment
- Adherence with CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) Regulations
Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Correctly tracks and verifies patient specimens through the testing cycle.
- Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Performs and adheres to quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data
- Completes and documents routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment
- Maintains employee training binder and update as SOPs or new procedures are introduced
- Participates in lab process improvements and development of new products
- Meets laboratory goals for quality assurance, quality control, and process improvement plans
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
- Effectively writes incident reports for lab deviations and non conformances
- Performs reagent qualification testing on incoming shipments of raw materials
- Revises departmental standard operating procedures and templates to accurately reflect current practice
- Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director.
- Acts in accordance with regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to Pathwork’s quality system requirements.
Please contact:
Libbie Sheldon Lsheldon@pathworkdx.com
Pathwork Diagnostic
595 Penobscot Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
