Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Educational Requirements

• Licensed in the state he/she is working if the state requires licensing
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE: LCMS, EIA, and PCR experience, knowledgeable of metabolic process of drugs in the body and RNA/DNA amplification, a fast learner and able to work in a team and independently in a laboratory environment. Can troubleshoot, interpret quality control and be self-motivated.

JOB DEMANDS: Meeting report turnaround time, patient result quality control and quality assurance. Accurately monitoring patient specimen analysis from accessioning to reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must exhibit skills in data analysis, critical thinking, wet chemistry, analytical chemistry, laboratory technology, a basic understanding of scientific theories, principles, instrumentation and accepted practices. Must demonstrate proficiency in operating all instruments in the lab area and data analysis.

INITIATIVE: Use judgment to plan and perform diversified duties. Initiate action to get the work done within the limitations of precedents and well-defined policy. Trouble shooting of instruments and procedural difficulties is necessary.

Primary Responsibilities To Include

• Perform QC testing and recognize deviation from acceptable values. Follow established protocol for remedial action. Verify all assays are in control before releasing patient results.
• Ensure proper maintenance is completed. Responsible for weekly and monthly maintenance. Perform necessary calibration of instruments and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing.
• Participate in the proficiency survey testing.
• Prepare end of month QC.
• Assures remedial or corrective actions take place when test systems deviate from the laboratory's specified performance specifications.
• Review and report patient data analysis in a timely manner
  
  
  

Responsibilities To Include

• Perform sample screening, sample preparation or monitoring prep, LCMS system maintenance, MS primary and secondary data review, monitor daily QC, and release results.
• Reviewing and performing rt-PCR methods
• Perform testing and accurately record results in all lab areas chemistry and toxicology. Verify results are file in the patient’s chart (electronically or manually).
• Process send outs to the reference lab and verify the results are filed in the patient’s chart (electronically or manual).
• Verify the Lab Directors review of monthly QC, Maintenance, patient records, and QA monitors. Helps resolve technical problems.
• Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to ensure that testing meets all acceptable performance criteria.
• Ensure that patient test results are not reported unless all criteria for test performance characteristics are acceptable.
• Evaluate and/or implement new procedures, tests, or methodologies
• Provide orientation to testing personnel.
• Maintain inventory in a neat and acceptable manner.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
  
  
  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Maintain Appropriate State License as required by CLIA and State of California Statement of Accountability Reports to: General Manager / CLS Supervisor

Qualifications

• Maintain a California CLS License
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in related field Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related field of science or equivalent.