Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Requirements

• Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
• Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
• Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
• Has at least 4 years of experience in molecular laboratory that demonstrate proficiency and independence in a clinical laboratory setting
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
• Mastery of all laboratory standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and recording of test results including efficiencies, high complexity troubleshooting procedures, and non-routine operations
• May supervise laboratory personnel
• Demonstrate ownership and timely completion of assigned or assumed tasks, including e-mails, paperwork and documentation, and nonconformances with appropriate prioritization and urgency and minimal supervision
• Demonstrate skill and reliability in leadership situations, including the appropriate handling of training, personnel issues, conflict resolution, and delicate subject matters. Report personnel and laboratory processing issues to management and participate/ engage in conflict resolution
• Contribute to and participate with activities associated with quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement (e.g., SOP revision/updates, monthly QA meetings, inspections, etc.)
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
• Engage in training and perform competency assessment
• Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests
• Assist in research and validation activities
• Independently identify and troubleshoot complex 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 laboratory’s standard operating procedures for quality and environmental health and safety and reporting all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab’s Management 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 supporting fellow laboratory and management staff, which may include actively managing employees
• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus