Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 2nd Shift

Select Source International; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Santa Rosa, CA for a 4-month assignment on a 2nd shift (start time 2 or 3 PM). The ideal candidate holds a California CLS license with a science degree and has toxicology/mass spectrometry experience; proficiency with LIMS and strong QA/documentation skills is required, including mentoring unlicensed staff.

The role emphasizes compliance with CLIA and state requirements, safe handling of hazardous materials, and active

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the state of California (BPC, Ch. 3) as a CLS (Generalist/Toxicologist/Chemist).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science required.
• Prefer 2+ years in toxicology lab with MS; 5 years general lab acceptable.
• Pipetting and computer skills; able to learn LIMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved tests in compliance with CA and CLIA requirements.
• Review results before release with proper documentation.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and report incidents per EH&S.
• Ensure calibration and QC results meet specs and take corrective actions.
• Investigate inconsistent results and halt production if needed.
• Monitor QC trends and recommend corrections.
• Maintain equipment per manufacturer specs and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain documentation for calibration, QC, and results certification.
• Assist in SOP development and training for unlicensed personnel.
• Attend seminars to maintain California CLS licensure.
• Follow procedures directed by supervisors; provide supervision in absence of managers.
• Assist Quality team with QA and improvement activities.

Skills

Pipetting

Computer skills

LIMS

Communication

Interpersonal

Coaching/training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

California CLS License

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Work Location: Santa Rosa, California 95403
Duration: 04 Months
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 2nd shift (Shift start time will be 2 or 3 PM)

Responsibilities

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California and CLIA requirements.
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge, expertise, and sound judgement in final review and certification of results prior to release.
• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses and chemical spills to EH&S.
• Apply high quality scientific techniques to challenge test results and prove their accuracy and validity and, ensure they are defensible.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability prior to releasing any donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of the observed inconsistencies so that appropriate corrective actions are taken including halting production if necessary.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Clean and maintain analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications, assist with troubleshooting as necessary and, calibrate acceptably prior to use per CLIA requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification as required.
• Assist in investigations into specimen handling procedures, analytical testing, production issues and other quality incidents as required by the department manager.
• Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for the department.
• Provide assistance, supervision, training and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel and certify their continued competency per state requirements.
• As applicable, attend seminars and obtain training as necessary to maintain and improve professional knowledge and to satisfy continuing education requirements for state of California CLS licensing.
• Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor or Lab Director.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides general or direct supervision of Lab General personnel and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations in the absence of the Department Manager, General Supervisor and Lab Director.
• Functions as a Technical Supervisor according to CLIA regulations and assists the Quality team with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.
  

Basic Qualifications | Education:

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Toxicologist or, Chemist).
• Must have Bachelors Degree in Science.
• Preferred: Minimum 2 Years Experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry but will accept 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology.
• Must have pipetting and computer skills, able to learn LIMS systems.
• Must possess strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and, provide coaching to peers and sub-ordinates.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment (move between laboratory and office) with constant interruptions and requests for support throughout the day.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting.
  

Competencies

• Analytical skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
• Team player
• Interpersonal skills
• Drives for results
• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptability