About the Job
As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) you will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, perform quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized recor...
This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.
The standard hours of this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to change to support business needs). Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations will be required for approximately 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Collaborate with the Development Team and the Automation Team to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to the laboratory’s SOPs for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, NovaSeq units, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
Review, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned
Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performance
Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Report all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer
Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnel
Prepare reagents required for testing
Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols
Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing
Write and review procedures, documents, and forms
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities
Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
One to 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent
Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues that may impact test performance
Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers
Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs
Laboratory testing experience within the last five years preferred
High volume laboratory experience preferred
Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred
Strong automation and computing skills
