Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in San Jose, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high-complexity testing in a busy laboratory, in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Title X, and state regulations. You will handle pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical steps and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Requires CA CLS license (ASCP preferred) and 2 years’ CLS experience in a clinical lab.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Two years of recent CLS experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, PPFA, Title X, and state regulations.
• Execute all phases of clinical testing—pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.
• Conduct molecular assays, including DNA amplification and specialty tests as needed.
• Verify specimens labeling, match worklists, and meet acceptance criteria.
• Enter and release results in LIS with timely reporting to health centers and agencies.
• Maintain documentation for QA, QC, and proficiency testing; document SOPs and maintenance.

Education

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

ASCP certification

Job description

San Jose, CA

$45-$50 per hour, plus per diem differential

• Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, PPFA, Title X, and state regulations.
• Execute all phases of clinical testing- pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Conduct molecular assays, including DNA amplification and other specialty or research-based tests, as needed.
• Verify that patient specimens are properly labeled, match worklists, and meet acceptance criteria.
• Accurately enter, verify, and release results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); ensure timely reporting to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte health centers and public health agencies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance and cleaning; document all activities per SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and materials; communicate restocking needs to lab leadership.
• Respond to phone inquiries, look up test results, and answer clinic questions within the scope of knowledge or refer appropriately.
• Follow established corrective action and documentation protocols for specimen handling and test performance issues.
• Support pre- and post-analytical workflows as needed, including receiving specimens, labeling, sorting, and routing.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to help orient and train new laboratory assistants on workflows and protocols.
• Uphold a team-based, professional work environment and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Works with/supervises volunteers/interns/trainees as appropriate.

Essential Duties

• Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, PPFA, Title X, and state regulations.
• Execute all phases of clinical testing- pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Conduct molecular assays, including DNA amplification and other specialty or research-based tests, as needed.
• Verify that patient specimens are properly labeled, match worklists, and meet acceptance criteria.
• Accurately enter, verify, and release results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); ensure timely reporting to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte health centers and public health agencies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance and cleaning; document all activities per SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and materials; communicate restocking needs to lab leadership.
• Respond to phone inquiries, look up test results, and answer clinic questions within the scope of knowledge or refer appropriately.
• Follow established corrective action and documentation protocols for specimen handling and test performance issues.
• Support pre- and post-analytical workflows as needed, including receiving specimens, labeling, sorting, and routing.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to help orient and train new laboratory assistants on workflows and protocols.
• Uphold a team-based, professional work environment and promote continuous quality improvement.

Non-Essential Duties

• Works with/supervises volunteers/interns/trainees as appropriate.
• Performs Lab Assistant duties as required

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. ASCP certification preferred.
• Two years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory setting.

Requirements

• Interface and communicate effectively with medical professionals, staff and the community.
• Self-motivated, independent, and flexible with shift coverage (evenings/weekends as needed).
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; comfortable with LIS