Clinical Laboratory Scientist (I, II, III, Senior) - PM Shift

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing medium and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, interpreting and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.  The CLS must exhibit leadership skills such as good judgment, sound analysis, decision-making, ability to remain professional and composed under pressure, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the laboratory and across departments.

You will:

• Perform analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures 
• Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues. 
• Check, monitor and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and implement a resolution or initiates a service request as necessary.
• Review, interpret and report patient results as assigned.
• Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that adversely affect the test performance.
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed.
• Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation.
• Participate and comply with Quality and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.
• Perform other laboratory duties as needed.