Clinical Lab Specialist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Grifols Laboratory Solutions Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Specialist to support daily clinical and manufacturing operations. You will perform patient molecular and serologic testing, manage LIS accessioning, and uphold cGMP and SOP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Genetics, or Molecular Biology and ASCP certification is preferred. Entry-level experience is acceptable, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing for regulated documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology or related field.
• CLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Entry-level (0–12 months) clinical or research lab experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and regulated documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-, mid-, and routine patient molecular and serologic testing on clinical and manufacturing samples.
• Log incoming materials and accession samples in LIS with full PPE.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly QC for lab equipment and summarize quality metrics.
• Identify instrument or reagent issues, escalate to Leadership, and enter deviations or CAPA updates into MediaLab.
• Execute data transfers, generate electronic reports, document final test results, and communicate reviews to management and clients.
• Assist with training new staff, competency assessments, and summary of validation data.
• Maintain adherence to regulatory guidelines (cGMP, SOPs) and CE credits.
• Hold and use calibrated micropipettors and lift up to 50 lbs as required.

Skills

Molecular testing

Serologic testing

Quality control

LIS

Technical writing

PPE handling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology

CLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Tools

MediaLab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate: $29.00 - $30.00/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Flexible for either 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; candidates must be available for both shifts)

Overview The Clinical Laboratory Specialist provides technical support for the daily clinical and manufacturing operations of Grifols Laboratory Solutions Inc. Responsibilities include performing patient molecular and serologic testing, conducting equipment quality control, assisting with method validations, accessioning samples into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and maintaining strict compliance with cGMP, Quality System Essentials (QSE), and standard operating procedures.

Job Specifications

• Perform high-, mid-complexity, and routine patient molecular and serologic testing on clinical and manufacturing samples
• Log incoming materials, perform sample accessioning in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and ensure proper handling with full PPE
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly quality control (QC) for lab equipment, perform annual calibrations, and summarize quality metrics using Microsoft Office
• Identify instrument or reagent issues, elevate problems to Leadership, and enter deviations or CAPA updates into MediaLab software
• Execute testing data transfers, generate electronic reports, document final test results, and communicate completed reviews to management and clients
• Assist with training new staff, performing competency assessments, running feasibility studies for new assays, and summarizing validation data
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, cGMP, and SOPs while maintaining required continuing education (CE) credits
• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field required; CLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred
• Entry-level (0-12 months of clinical or research laboratory experience preferred)
• Practical knowledge of immunohematology and molecular procedures, including NAT testing, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technical writing for regulated documentation required
• Ability to hold and use calibrated micropipettors for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs required

Benefits (employee contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.