Clinical Lab Scientist (3rd Shift)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role will be instrumental in meeting regulatory compliance stipulations and, providing timely results to our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California CLIA requirements
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge, expertise, and sound judgment in final review and certification of results prior to release.
• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate the underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses, and chemical spills to EH&S.
• Apply high-quality scientific techniques to challenge test results and prove their accuracy and validity and, ensure they are defensible.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability prior to releasing any donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of the observed inconsistencies so that appropriate corrective actions are taken – including halting production if necessary.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Clean and maintain analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications, assist with troubleshooting as necessary and, calibrate acceptably prior to use per CLIA requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results from certification as required.
• Assist in investigations into specimen handling procedures, analytical testing, production issues and, other quality incidents as required by the department manager.
• Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for the department.
• Provide assistance, training, and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel and certify their continued competency per state requirements. 
• As applicable, attend seminars and obtain training as necessary to maintain and improve professional knowledge and to satisfy continuing education requirements for the state of California CLS licensing.
• Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director.
• Perform all other duties as may be requested by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Toxicologist or, Chemist). (This is a 2-year program that is entered into after the receipt of a bachelor’s degree.)   
• Bachelors’ Degree in Science.
• Must possess a strong work ethic with a commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and, provide coaching to peers and subordinates.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment (move between laboratory and office) with constant interruptions and requests for support throughout the day.

Preferred

• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry
• Analytical Skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
• Team player
• Interpersonal Skills
• Drives for results
• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptability