Clinical Lab Scientist Technical Specialist

Clinical Lab Scientist Technical Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s: A baccalaureate or higher degree in biological sciences or an equivalent major from an accredited college or university, completing the number of semester and/or quarter units in coursework relevant to a Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license as specified by the California Code of Regulations – Title 17
• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
• 5 years recent relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more areas of the laboratory
• Evaluating Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), taking corrective action when needed
• Periodically summarizing QC and PT results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review
• Performing a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) duties such as review of records (patient testing, instrument maintenance, temperature, etc), taking corrective action when needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements related to assigned areas of the Laboratory
• Plays a key role in maintaining accreditation readiness; participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections
• Advises on, and provides guidance for, technical and clinical problem-solving or trouble-shooting, ensuring accurate and actionable test results
• Advises on the technical aspects when new policies, procedures and protocols are being developed and implemented
• Develops and coordinates the completion of validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment
• Develops training material and competence assessments for new procedures and equipment
• Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers
• Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performing method comparisons
• Experience with Parrell testing
• Experience with AMR review