POSITION SUMMARY:

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
• Experience in Molecular Biology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 lab
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• Duties may require working weekends and overtime

Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment