What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist position at Integrated Molecular Diagnostics?
Status: Per Diem
Schedule: Work days and hours will vary
Summary: The CLS conducts daily routine planning to ensure quality service, cost, and productivity. The CLS ensures inspections, preventative maintenance care, COVID Testing, and safe equipment operating procedures are followed. Completes successful training to align with SOP's and competency checklists. Ensures records are kept up-to-date and maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations. Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming and uniform policies, always appearing neat and clean. Achieves desired level of competency for the main departmental processes and responsibilities of CLS position within 6 months. Communicate effectively with the entire flow staff.
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform sample preparation and analytical testing of specimens.
- Carry out required quality assurance procedures such as quality control testing, instrument calibration, and function checks, including periodic maintenance.
- Resolve technical problems whenever possible, effectively perform troubleshooting of equipment, communicate to technical support and supervisor, and document corrective action.
- Complete and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Understand and assist in instructing laboratory personnel in test principles and techniques.
- Completes all aspects of leukemia-lymphoma immunophenotyping, including sample preparation, staining, acquisition, and data analysis.
- Assists with the development, organization, and validation of new tests.
- Helps with administrative duties including writing and maintain procedures, completing proficiency testing, and maintaining supply inventory as needed.
- Prepares reagent stock and working solutions.
- Monitors proper use and consumption of reagents, materials, and consumables.
- Performs other related duties as needed and deemed by manager.
Additional Responsibilities (may be assigned):
- Perform other duties as assigned by Department Manager.
Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. Current and Active General CLS License.
Experience: Two (2) or more year(s) experience in the Clinical Lab; prior experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Experience in Infectious Molecular Biology and/or Clinical Lab is a plus but not required.
Qualification Requirements:
- Strong computer skills to accomplish tasks.
- Computer literate, with average typing speed and proficiency in MS Office products (i.e., Word and Excel).
- Ability to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.
Certificate Compliance Requirements: General CLS License
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- CLS License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95834 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55