Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Position Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures within the assigned department/laboratory. Duties include processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. Recognize and resolve problems using good laboratory practices.

Shift: Saturday-Tuesday 12pm-10:30pm

Essential Duties

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
• Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance and/or laboratory operations
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks
• Assist with mentoring new laboratory personnel on current and new procedures
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations
• Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures
• Maintain stringent standards for quality and communicate issues to management
• Manage daily test processing needs along with project needs efficiently
• Communicate effectively with internal employees, managers, and customers
• Participate in quality assurance and inspection preparation activities
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings
• Meet productivity and TAT expectations
• Work as part of a team and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Comply with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the clinical laboratory safety manual
• Observe principles of data security and patient confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined: 60 semester hours or equivalent including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses including six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Professional working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• For degrees not in those listed above: 90 semester hours including 16 semester hours in chemistry (6 in inorganic chemistry), 16 semester hours in biology, and 3 semester hours of math
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles