CLS - Pathwork Diagnostics - Redwood City

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

www.pathworkdx.com