Clinical Lab Scientist I

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

• Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed

• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors

•         Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed
•         Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors 
•         Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
•         Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized work space
•         Completes training and other deadlines on time.
•         Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available
•         Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
•         Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors
•         Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
•         Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
•         Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation
•         Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable) • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
•         Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)
•         Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement
•         Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
•         Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others
•         Adheres to Departmental Expectations
•         This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
•         Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
•         Must maintain a current status on Natera tra
ining requirements.
•         Performs other duties as assigned.
 

•         1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
•         BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field
•         Current California CLS  license (Clinical Laboratory Science - Generalist) or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist)  
•         Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
•         Experience in Molecular Biology.
•         Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•         Word processing and data management skills.