Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Job Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $47.85hr - $52.85hr

Job Overview:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved laboratory tests to comply with department objectives, state of California guidelines, and CLIA requirements. The position involves performing laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, monitoring QC performance, and supporting departmental compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California and 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, 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 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, supervision, 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 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides general or direct supervision of Lab General personnel and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations in the absence of the Department Manager, General Supervisor, and Lab Director.
• Functions as a Technical Supervisor according to CLIA regulations and assists the Quality team with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Basic Qualifications | Education:

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Toxicologist or Chemist).
• Must have a Bachelor s Degree in Science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry, or 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology.
• Must have pipetting and computer skills, with the ability to learn LIMS systems.
• Must possess strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication 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.
• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and//MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting.

Competencies:

• Analytical skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis).
• Team player.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Drives for results.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities