Clinical Laboratory Scientist

American Society for Clinical Pathology; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to ensure 100% accuracy in infectious disease testing. This role involves performing essential laboratory functions such as specimen processing, quality control adherence, and effective communication with the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-notch laboratory services. Join this innovative firm and make a difference in the healthcare sector!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology required.
• 1-year high complexity clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing sample prep, DNA extraction, and PCR.
• Adhere to quality control policies and SOPs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

KingFisher Flex

Accufill

VeritiPro

QuantStudio 12K and 5

Micropipette

Job description

Job Summary of Clinical Laboratory Scientist:
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I handles all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when processing samples. The CLS I performs all essential functions such as laboratory safety, Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), specimen processing and troubleshooting, maintaining productivity and quality-assigned metrics, and providing effective communication with laboratory management and team. $1500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Essential Responsibilities/Duties of Clinical Laboratory Scientist:

• Performing sample prep, DNA extraction, and PCR.

• Running KingFisher Flex, Accufill, VeritiPro, QuantStudio 12K and 5.

• Performing accurate manual and electronic pipetting of small sample volumes.

• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, quality control activities, and SOPs.

• Review all SOPs and workflow updates in a timely manner and ensure all SOP updates are implemented in real time for workflow processes.

• Perform preventive maintenance checks and decontamination of equipment and workspaces.

• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures for notifying appropriate supervisors when test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

• Facilitate and ensure appropriate individual work output is completed based on current company metrics.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect testing performance or reporting of test results by immediately notifying the General Supervisor and/or Technical Supervisor.

• Participate in processing proficiency testing samples, as applicable.

• Successfully complete all CEU credits as required by the company.

• Responsible for staying informed of all incident reports and compliance-related issues by attending all team meetings.

• Ability to perform basic accession in pre-analytical operations: requirements for Patient Identifiers (PID), auditing and communicating client manifest issues, identifying specimens categorized as non-compliant, acceptance/rejection of patient specimens, and creating cases for exceptions and sent out orders.

Qualifications

Education of Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related, biology or related

Competencies/Skills for Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to adapt quickly to new changes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience for Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• 1-year high complexity clinical laboratory experience preferred (unless otherwise required by the state)

• Broad understanding of sterile technique, contamination control, and unidirectional workflow necessary for a PCR lab

• Prior knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques and processes, including but not limited to micropipette use

• Basic understanding of instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

• Must have 1 year of testing human samples:
  • In a CLIA clinical setting – definitely will work
  • In a CAP clinical setting – might work

Certifications/Licenses for Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• ASCP, AMT, or other recognized organizations preferred, unless required by the state in which the laboratory is located

• MB (Microbiology) AASCP certification

• PCR RT-PC experience
• Experience with high complexity equipment that is not just plug and play, such as: Quant Studios, Bio Rad, Agena Bioscience, Illumina – not culture instruments.

Mental/Physical Demands & Work Environment of Clinical Laboratory Scientist:
Vision, hearing, speech, and movements requiring the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods. Light physical effort requires handling average weight objects up to 25 lbs and some standing and walking. Learning, thinking, concentration, and the ability to work under pressure—particularly during busy times—are required. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials, including biological and chemical hazards.