Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Insight Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists for a night shift in Louisville, KY. This role focuses on infectious disease testing, ensuring 100% accuracy in sample processing. Candidates will engage in critical laboratory functions, including specimen processing and troubleshooting while adhering to strict quality control policies. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills, making it ideal for those passionate about healthcare. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license issued by the state for clinical testing personnel.
• 1+ year of high complexity clinical laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions such as laboratory safety and specimen processing.
• Perform sample prep, DNA extraction, and PCR.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Attention to Detail

Verbal and Written Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

60 semester hours in medical laboratory technology or science

Completion of clinical laboratory training program

Tools

KingFisher Flex

Accufill

VeritiPro

QuantStudio 12K and 5

Micropipette

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $33.00/hr

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Insight Global is looking for Clinical Laboratory Scientists onsite in Louisville, KY for a night shift position.

This role handles all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when processing samples. The CLS 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.

• 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 SOP's.
• Review all SOP's 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 polices 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 --

• Clinical testing personnel must possess a current license issued by the state in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and meet the following educational requirements:
• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be include in the 60 semester hours above).
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new changes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience --

• 1 or more year of high complexity clinical laboratory experience required to work in the state of Kentucky.
• 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.
• Baic understanding of instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• ASCP, AMT, or other organizations preferred unless required by the state in which the laboratory is located.

Compensation:

$30/hr to $33/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

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