Clinical Lab Specialist

Belcan Corporation; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Specialist to provide hands-on support for patient and manufacturing testing. You will perform immunohematology and molecular tests, ensure data accuracy, and contribute to validation and quality processes.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, regulatory awareness, and the ability to work in a team environment. Entry-level with potential for growth and learning opportunities in clinical laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field
• ASCP/CLS certification or equivalent is a plus
• Entry-level role; up to 12 months experience in a clinical/research lab is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Performs tests on samples using approved methods and instruments
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the workplace
• Ensures proper PPE handling and logs incoming materials
• Keeps competencies up-to-date and aligns CE with competencies
• Conducts high-/mid-complexity and simple routine tests
• Transfers data accurately and generates electronic reports for review
• Performs LIS accessioning and signs off test completion in LIS
• Escalates issues to management and communicates results to clients
• Assists with training and competency assessments of staff
• Adheres to SOPs, quality systems, cGMP and regulatory guidelines
• Participates in method validation and data summarization
• Performs equipment annual calibrations and mgmt of quality metrics
• Supports deviation reporting and CAPA entries in MediaLab
• Maintains CE credits per laboratory policy

Skills

MS Office

Immunohematology

Molecular testing

Data reporting

Communication

Education

B.S. Immunology / Genetics / Molecular Biology

CLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Lab Specialist
Location: San Marcos, TX
Pay rate: $30/hr.
Zip Code: 78666
Area Code: 512
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #SanMarcosJobs; #LabSpecialistJobs;

Job Description

Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Specialist provides hands-on technical support for day-to-day clinical and manufacturing operations of Client Laboratory Solutions Inc. Responsibilities include: patient molecular/serologic and manufacturing testing of samples with the ability to perform and summarize data for review and reporting, participate in method validations, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly QC of equipment and systems. A Clinical Laboratory Specialist ensures that they perform their duties while maintaining regulatory compliance and with operational efficiency.

Primary responsibilities for role

• Performs duties related to tests, instruments, and reagents. Identifies any potential instrument or regent problems and escalates to Lead.
• Maintains the workplace in a clean and organized manner
• Maintains proper PPE sample/material handling; logs all incoming materials
• Maintains technical competencies; ensures annual competencies are up-to-date; aligns annual CE with competencies
• Performs high-/mid-complexity, and simple routine tests
• Ensures accurate data transfer and electronic report generation, documents final results, submits results for review
• Performs accessioning of clinical samples in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Uses LIS effectively to sign-off test completion, communicates to management results are ready for review/release
• Reports incorrect sample submissions to management; communicates written reports to clients
• Assists with training new employees for routine, moderate, and high-complexity tests; performs competency assessments of all staff
• Maintains strict adherence to SOPs, Quality System Essentials (QSE), good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and regulatory guidelines
• Performs feasibility studies and assists management in the development of new assays
• Assists with strategic project testing; assists in summarizing data
• Participates in validation protocols; assists in the summary of validation data
• Performs equipment annual calibrations
• Utilizes Microsoft tools to summarize daily, weekly, and monthly Quality metric data
• Supports Leads document (MediaLab) deviations to SOPs
• Utilizes MediaLab software to enter deviations and CAPA submissions/updates
• Maintains CE credits consistent with laboratory policy

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Practical knowledge of immunohematology and molecular procedures, including NAT testing. Proficient in MS Office Suites. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work on team projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management-ability to interface with clients. Proficient in technical writing for inclusion in regulated documents. Promotes teamwork and has a positive employee morale.

Education

One of the following required: Bachelors of Science Degree in immunology, genetics, molecular biology, or related field; CLS (ASCP) or equivalent is a plus

Experience

Entry: No previous experience required. Twelve (12) months or less of experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment is a plus

Occupational demanads

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits a total of 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Holds and uses calibrated micropipettors for extended time periods that includes some repetitive action. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 Ibs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand. Able to listen and understand instructions. Able to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.