Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Company : CYNET SYSTEMS

Job Description:

Pay Range: $50hr – $57hr

• We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate to highly complex clinical tests, ensure accuracy of results, and support laboratory operations in compliance with policies, safety, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following required procedures and policies.
• Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.
• Prepares and oversees preparation of reagents, media, stock solutions, standards, and controls.
• Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
• Determines acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Determines calculated results using manual or computerized procedures.
• Accurately enters test results and checks review reports to ensure accuracy.
• Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of analyses prior to releasing patient reports.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to critical values or unexpected results and documents actions taken.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Evaluates instrument performance checks and performs linearity, accuracy, and precision checks.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with required frequency and evaluates results.
• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria.
• Initiates corrective actions when test systems do not perform according to established standards.
• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
• Detects and corrects technical and operational problems, notifies supervisors, and contacts manufacturer or field support as necessary.
• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
• Maintains a safe and neat work area.
• Communicates effectively with staff, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Participates in staff and Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
• Takes on additional responsibilities such as evaluation of new techniques, method comparison, cost analysis, and procedure development.
• Follows procedures and guidelines for safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Collects and disposes of waste properly.
• Maintains confidentiality with integrity and honesty.
• Provides supervision and training to unlicensed staff and supports training programs.
• Maintains professional growth through continuing education required for California licensure.
• Answers phones, transfers calls, and takes accurate messages.
• Complies with all health and safety policies and uses personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Work Experience:

• Zero to three years of direct experience in a laboratory setting.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry objects in the range of 1 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Ability to perform grasping, reaching, and fine manipulation tasks.
• Testing for color blindness required for technical functions involving color detection.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong typing skills.
• Automation skills helpful.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Medical Technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Mass Spectrometry experience preferred.

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