Clinical Scientist II

GForce Life Sciences; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences has engaged us to provide a Clinical Scientist II for an on-site 4-month contract in Santa Rosa, CA. The role involves performing and reviewing clinical laboratory testing in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include review of QC and calibration results, investigation of anomalies, and maintaining equipment and records. 2nd shift starts between 2–3 PM, with supervision and training duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous materials and report incidents promptly.
• Pipetting and computer skills; ability to learn LIMS.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; coach peers.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment between lab and office.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing per standard procedures and review/certify results prior to release.
• Review calibration and QC results to confirm specifications before releasing donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent results and escalate issues for corrective actions.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts/trends and recommend actions.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment per specs and requirements.
• Maintain documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, and results certification.
• Support investigations related to specimen handling and production issues.
• Assist in development and approval of SOPs and protocols.
• Provide supervision and training for Unlicensed Testing Personnel; certify competency.
• Maintain continuing education and follow new procedures per leadership.

Skills

Pipetting

LIMS training

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Tools

Mass spectrometry

LC/MS/MS

GC/MS

Job description

Summary

Our client, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Clinical Scientist II. This role will perform and review clinical laboratory testing in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Clinical Scientist

4 month contract

On-site in Santa Rosa, CA

2nd Shift - Start time between 2-3 PM

Summary

Our client, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Clinical Scientist II. This role will perform and review clinical laboratory testing in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE

• Perform laboratory testing per standard procedures and review/certify results prior to release.
• Review calibration and quality control (QC) results to confirm they meet specifications before releasing donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent results and elevate observed issues so appropriate corrective actions can be taken (including halting production when necessary).
• Monitor QC performance for shifts/trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Clean, maintain, troubleshoot (as needed), and calibrate analytical equipment per manufacturer specifications and applicable requirements.
• Maintain required documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification.
• Support investigations related to specimen handling, analytical testing, production issues, and other quality incidents as directed.
• Assist in the development and approval of SOPs and protocols.
• Provide supervision, training, and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel; certify continued competency per state requirements.
• Maintain continuing education and follow new/revised procedures as directed by laboratory leadership.
• As applicable, function as a Technical Supervisor per CLIA regulations and support Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Mandatory Requirements

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (Generalist, Toxicologist, or Chemist), per BPC Chapter 3.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous materials, follow safety rules, and report incidents/near misses/spills promptly.
• Pipetting and computer skills, with ability to learn LIMS.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to coach peers and subordinates.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment, moving between laboratory and office with interruptions and requests for support throughout the day.

NICE TO HAVE

• 2+ years in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry, or 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology.
• Experience reviewing LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS data within a toxicology laboratory setting.