Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Summary

Perform laboratory functions that support solid organ and blood & marrow transplant programs. Functions include on-call responsibilities for the deceased donor transplant programs; perform infectious disease testing; data entry of patient and sample information into various systems, prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA type by various methods; crossmatch by flow cytometry method; test and identify HLA antibodies; chimerism monitoring and other HLA-related tests; assist in managing samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot samples); perform quality control and routine maintenance of various laboratory equipment; analyze and report laboratory data; order supplies, repairs, and other services; answer phones and perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field.

• Possession of a clinical laboratory scientist license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

• Relevant laboratory experience and/or a degree in life science or related course.

• Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice or call.

• Must be able to work variable shifts as required by laboratory operations including weekends, nights, and early mornings.

• Accurate and be able to process multiple samples without switches.

• Be able to work with personal computers.

• Must be effective as a member of a team.

• Proven record of being reliable and be able to multi-task.

• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Tidy and orderly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree (Masters or doctorate) in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, blood banking, and biochemistry).

• Experience with QC/QA/QS in a clinical laboratory setting.

• Working knowledge of antigens and genetics of the HLA system and be able to interpret results correctly.