What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II - Clinical Pathology position at Orion Group?
Scientist II – Clinical Pathology
Length of assignment : 6 months to start
Location : Onsite – Lake County, IL
Hourly Pay Rate : $40-43 / hr (individual medical benefits available at a cost)
This position is for a Scientist II in the Clinical Pathology Laboratory at our global pharmaceutical client’s research facility in Lake County, IL. The laboratory is directed by a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist and performs routine non-clinical testing to assist in the safety assessment of pharmaceuticals being developed to treat human disease.
Job Responsibilities / Qualifications :
- Operating and maintaining instruments for hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis
- Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
- Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
- Following all policies, procedures and guidelines necessary for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulatory compliance and in accordance with CLIA and CLSI
- Using a validated computer system to receive and process orders, and provide test results
- Participating in CAP proficiency surveys
- Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP)s
- Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
- Completing all mandatory internal training and following implemented health and safety requirements
- Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods as they are implemented
- Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40lbs (on occasion), pipetting and other general lab tasks
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Preferable Qualifications :
Salary : $40 - $43
