Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

• Department: Analytical Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Technical Supervisor

Manages People: No

Experience: 0-2 years of testing experience in high complexity testing

Level of Supervision: Occasionally directed in several aspect of the work.

Job Summary:

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist handles all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when handling all samples. Performs all essential functions such as laboratory safety, workflow reporting of samples, maintaining Infectious Disease Lab metrics, and provides effective communication with laboratory management and team.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Performing sample prep, DNA extraction and PCR as needed.

• Running KingFisher Flex, Accufill, QuantStudio 12K and 5.

• Performing manual pipetting steps with small volumes and into a 384 well plate.

• Reviewing and assisting Quality Department with workflow updates and ensuring SOPs are up to date.

• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory at all times.

• Facilitate and ensure appropriate work output completed based on current metrics.

• Deep understanding of procedures, SOPs and QC/controls to ensure integrity of data

• Under the direction of the Lab Manager, track and review all incident reports and issues related to compliance within the lab

Qualifications:

Education -

Baccalaureate degree

16 semester or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry OR analytical and biochemistry

18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology

3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (light and electricity)

Those having served in the U.S. Air Force will have college work posted on a Community College of the Air Force transcript

Those having served in other branches of the U.S. Military will have college work posted on a transcript from an approved military college.

Experience -

Minimum one year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a CLS OR

Minimum one year of work experience as a CLS performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology

• Competencies/Skills -

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Ability to adapt quickly to new changes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Certifications/Licenses -

Medical Technologist (ASCP or AAB preferred)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License (CGMBS)