Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Number: 36496

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing high complexity clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens, reviewing and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance activities, and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory, quality, and safety requirements. The high complexity nature of the work requires 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 and effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical samples in the lab
• 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 QA 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

Required Skills

• Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (Generalist) 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 and/or 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