Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Military veterans preferred

Location: This is a onsite position based in our San Diego, CA office.

The schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm. This shift is eligible for differential pay. This is a ONE-YEAR contract position.

The Position:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing high complexity clinical laboratory
testing on patient specimens, reviewing and reporting patient results, performing quality control and
quality assurance activities, and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory, quality,
and safety requirements. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail,
effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and
schedules, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist include the following, but not
limited to:
Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
Follow the laboratory's standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, test
analyses, and recording of test results
Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the
Quality Assurance Program
Complete assigned laboratory and non-laboratory tasks
Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
Engage in training
Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests
Assist in research and validation activities
Independently identify and troubleshoot basic issues that could potentially adversely affect test
performance
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's
established performance specifications
Follow the laboratorys standard operating procedures for quality and environmental health and
safety and report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab Supervisor or Safety Officer
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and
participate in all regulatory inspections
Work cooperatively in a team environment support fellow laboratory and management staff
Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Who You Are:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or
Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
Strong computer skills across diverse platforms
Excellent interpersonal communication and team player attitude
Ability to adapt to change and a rapid work pace
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services
and New York State Department of Health.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and leg, fingers (typing and/or writing)
Gripping/grasping
Reaching above/below shoulder level
Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about
Exposure to general office environment conditions
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

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