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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

CompanyVeracyte
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$36 – $46
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
  • Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
  • Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
  • 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
  • Follow the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and recording of test results
  • Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program
  • Complete assigned laboratory and non-laboratory tasks
  • Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
  • Engage in training
  • Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests
  • Assist in research and validation activities
  • Independently identify and troubleshoot basic 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 report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab Supervisor 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 support fellow laboratory and management staff
  • Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

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