The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) will perform analytical testing as well as general laboratory processes, in a high complexity clinical molecular laboratory in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Performs clinical testing of patient samples, which includes set-up of molecular assays.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control processes and document quality control activities, instrument and equipment verifications, and instrument maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Supports the Corporate and Laboratory Operations Goals and Objectives.
• Follows the laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Identifies and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifies the manager or director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Participates in activities required to support all necessary licensure for the clinical laboratory, including maintaining quality systems and test records and supporting on-site inspections of the laboratory.
• Utilizes an in-house Lab Information System (LIS).
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• May be required to monitor the activities of non-licensed personnel.
• May be required to assist in assay development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:
• Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist (CGMBS) or Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License from the State of California
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences.
• Must meet the requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA 88 (42 CFR, part 493)
• Highly organized, able to work independently, follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment strongly preferred
• Experience in Molecular Biology, Molecular Pathology, and/or Medical Genetics preferred
- The candidate must have a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) or Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist License by the State of California.
Manager Notes:
Technology Requirements: The preferred candidate should have experience with manual and automative pipetting of patient samples and reagents. The preferred candidate should have real-time PCR experience. The candidate should have experience manually pipetting reagents accurately to create master mixes for the assay.
What does a typical day look like? (daily tasks) The candidate will process oncology samples starting with RNA extraction, reverse transcriptase, pre-amplification, and real time PCR in a molecular clinical laboratory.
Preferred background/prior work experience? The preferred candidate should have experience with molecular biology or oncology in a CLIA laboratory. Experience with Tecan instruments in a plus.
Training/Certification:
• On the job training including, but not limited to: HIPAA, and safety procedures.
Priority soft skills
1. Strong attention to detail
2. Strong communication skills
3. Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate
4. Strong time management skills
5. Strong Ethical Judgment & Integrity
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