CLS - Palo Alto

Kelly Scientific (San Mateo Office – 650-638-1099) is hiring a, Entry-Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a Molecular Diagnostics company in Palo Alto to be responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory regulations. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Basic Duties

·         Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.

·         Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.

·         Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. 

·         Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.

·         Review, interpret and report patient results.

·         Independently identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance.

·         Assist with the training of new laboratory personnel.

·         Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.

·         Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.

·         Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Clinical Lab Director.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         Must possess a valid California CLS license.

·         Possess working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations.

·         Proficiency, competency & understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures w/ minimal amount of supervision.Computer skills a must, automation skills preferred.

·         Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.

·         Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.

·         Able to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality.

·         Ability to work as part of a team.

·         Ability to perform detail oriented tasks.

·         High volume laboratory experience preferred.