The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs testing in the CLIA-certified laboratory, participates in quality control, quality assurance and troubleshooting activities, and leads testing for special research and development studies.
A CLS performs duties under general direction, carrying out work assignments in accordance with policies and objectives established by the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) or designee. A CLS is expected to plan and organize his or her own work, determining work methods and assisting in the determination of priorities and deadlines. A CLS is responsible for the proficient performance of his or her own work assignments. Completed work is reviewed by the CLM or designee to verify the achievement of expected results.
A CLS is responsible for the proficient performance of his or her own work assignments and is expected to provide guidance to less-experienced personnel in the laboratory and other groups.
Responsibilities include, but not necessarily limited to:
• Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports and maintain records of test results.
• May be required to accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or results and, following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to Clinical Laboratory Manager, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or lab director.
• Identify test systems that deviate from acceptable performance specifications and follow established policies and procedures to correct operation.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Teach/train policy, methods and techniques to new employees; may perform in-service and competency testing of employees.
• Participate in development and validation of new, complex assays and technology transfer and interactions with other groups.
• Participate in drafting and developing standard operating procedures for tasks in which proficiency has been demonstrated.
• Represent the lab testing, quality control and quality assurance program in interactions with other groups.
• Under direction of the CLM, investigate and follow-up on proficiency testing, quality control results and patient testing that does not meet standards.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.
Additional duties and responsibilities:
• May perform phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Accountability and measures:
• Must be able to consistently complete testing of a standard batch of samples within established time frames
• Review and follow up incomplete testing as needed.
• Must be able to consistently complete testing without repeats due to technical errors at levels established by annual performance or laboratory goals.
• Must be able to perform quality control testing, analyze data and prepare reports for management review within established time frames.
Qualifications
• Held California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license for over 3 year preferred
-Acceptable licenses include Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist), Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist
• BS/BA in a biology-related science
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.) highly desirable
• Experience in immunology, microbiology or related fields preferred
• 2+ years experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including working with databases and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors.
• Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms
• Recent phlebotomy experience desired
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, within the work group
Please feel free to reach out to me for more info:
Lisa Kwan, B.S. Biological Sciences
Sr. Recruiter
Lab Support & Engineering
A Division of On Assignment
