What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) position at Monarch Diagnostics?
Are teamwork, inclusion, and growth important to you? Are you looking for an environment where departments work together to achieve success? Would you like to enjoy what you do and who you do it with? Then WELCOME to Monarch Diagnostics. You are our people! We are a leading diagnostics lab based in Irvine, CA that is built on a strong foundation of teamwork. We are one team working to achieve a common dream. Our laboratory performs high complexity toxicology and molecular testing and are preparing to expand - that means we need YOU! We at Monarch Diagnostics are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our team.
Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Company: Monarch Diagnostics
Location: Irvine, CA. Are teamwork, inclusion, and growth important to you? Are you searching for an environment where departments collaborate seamlessly to achieve collective success? Would you thrive in an atmosphere where you love the work you do and the people you do it with? Welcome to Monarch Diagnostics. Monarch Diagnostics stands as a premier diagnostic testing laboratory, specializing in high-complexity urine analysis, infectious disease testing, and drug screening services, with plans for expansion. Collaborating with partners of varying sizes, from individuals to corporations nationwide, we pride ourselves on our commitment to teamwork. Located in Irvine, CA, we have established ourselves as a leading diagnostics lab, founded on a robust culture of collaboration.
Position
Overview:
We are currently seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist who will focus on conducting high-complexity urine drug screens and confirmations on LC/MS instruments, as well as infectious disease testing. Potential to move full time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years prior work experience in a laboratory certified under CLIA
- Valid CLS license
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical knowledge of laboratory testing and terminology to ensure accuracy in test results
- Execute the analysis and processing of data, and release patient test results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Conducts clinical molecular genetic testing for multiple workflows as well as high-complexity urine drug screens and confirmations on LC/MS instruments
- Adhere to and review the laboratory's quality control policies, emphasizing documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities
- Evaluate test results for accuracy and assist in their interpretation for physicians
- Demonstrates knowledge in laboratory procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in multitasking and time management
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate attention to detail in cross-referencing information and prioritizing tasks
- Ensure that test result reports contain pertinent information required for patient interpretation
- Maintain compliance with laboratory policies for personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous waste disposal, and IT security
- Participate in performing test method validation and verification runs for accuracy and precision
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Salary : $45 - $55
