Clinical Lab Scientist - Cell Therapy Program - Full-time/Days

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare in California seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform diverse laboratory procedures across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, and more. The role supports Cell Therapy Laboratory activities and may act as CTL CLS-In-Charge when supervisors are not present.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and California CLS licensure; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; California CLS licensure required.
• 2+ years full-time clinical lab experience required; pediatrics experience preferred.
• License: CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist (CDPH) required; 5+ years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses using a variety of instruments and procedures across multiple areas.
• Serve as CTL CLS-In-Charge in the absence of supervisors.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree (CA CLS licensure requirements)

CLS License - California (required)

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for performing laboratory procedures using a variety of instruments and procedures. Performs laboratory analyses at a highly proficient level and serves as a resource to coworkers for complex problem solving within the scope of the procedures performed in the laboratory. Areas of responsibility may include one or more of the following: hematology, coagulation, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, molecular biology, point of care testing (POCT) and histopathology. Participates in the CLS Training Program as opportunities arise. Functions as section in-charge and/or CLS In-Charge of the laboratory when supervisors are not present.

Qualifications

Additional Job Details

• Accountable for performing laboratory procedures using a variety of instruments and procedures related to Cell Therapy Laboratory (CTL)activities. Responsible for the handling and processing of cell therapy products and for performing quality control, quality assurance, and environmental monitoring activities. Maintain required documentation and records. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate in Cell Therapy and CLS training programs. Serve as the CTL CLS-In-Charge in the absence of supervisors.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Consistent with State of California CLS Licensure requirements. (required)
• Masters Degree Related field (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years Full-time equivalent clinical laboratory experience (required)
• Minimum one (1) year Full-time equivalent clinical experience in pediatrics (preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years Increasing knowledge, skills, and responsibilities (preferred)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$50.21 - $72.75

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8