Laboratory Scientist – PRMC Clovis, (1665)

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories, located in Clovis, NM, seeks a Laboratory Scientist to perform waived, moderate, or high complexity tests under CLIA regulations and to support QA/QC workflow in a high‑volume clinical lab.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, recording results, addressing abnormal findings with supervision, participating in regulatory inspections, and assisting with staff training and POCT oversight where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA qualifications for Laboratory Scientist I–IV as described in the posting.
• Supports QA/QC processes and regulatory inspections.
• Assists with training of new staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests with independent judgment.
• Notes abnormal results and informs supervisor or PI.
• Operates interfaces and instruments; performs basic maintenance.
• Collects QA data and monitors QC trends.
• Performs troubleshooting and documents actions.
• Participates in regulatory inspections.
• Manages inventory and orders supplies.
• Assists training for staff and students.
• Acts as liaison with internal/external customers.
• May participate in POCT oversight program and specimen collection.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science

CLIA regulations knowledge

Job description

Schedule Monday Friday 1400 2230 with weekends holidays on call and other shifts as needed

Location PRMC Clovis

SalaryHourly Hourly

Position Job Summary

Under general supervision performs waived moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease Performs maintenance basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as Testing Personnel for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1 Performsresults and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility
• 2 Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor pathologist or principal investigator as appropriate
• 3 Operates laboratory equipment interfaces and instruments performs and documents basic maintenance procedures
• 4 Performs routine logging for QCQA purposes Collects and compiles QA data as directed Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed
• 5 Performs troubleshooting procedures Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines
• 6 Actively participates in regulatory inspections
• 7 Takes inventory as needed or appropriate Orders supplies for the SectionDepartment as directed
• 8 Assists with training of new staff andor students
• 9 Serves as a liaison with internal and external customersemployeesclients
• 10 Depending on the site or department may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to; a training lab and non lab personnel in the use of waived testing b Troubleshoot the performance of waived testing including IT connectivity issues c Review the quality performance of waived testing d Participate in the implementation including validation if necessary of waived testing
• 11 Depending on the site or department may collect specimens such as blood urine sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis

Minimum Qualifications

Selected candidates for the TriCore Laboratory Scientist position will be placed into LS I LS II LS III or LS IV based on education and experience as follows

Laboratory Scientist I

• Must meet one of the following per CLIA regulations Bachelors degree in biological or chemical science from an accredited institution Note Candidate may qualify with a Bachelors degree in physical sciences through December 31 2024 or Associates degree in laboratory science biology or chemistry or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or Have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes At Least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either 1 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 2 24 semester hours of science courses that include i Six semester hours of chemistry ii Six semester hours of biology; and iii Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992 No experience required

Laboratory Scientist II

• Must meet one of the following Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution No experience required or Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience Note bachelors degree in physical science acceptable if completed prior to December 31 2024 or Associates degree in laboratory science biology or chemistry or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience or Two years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes At Least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either 1 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 2 24 semester hours of science courses that include i Six semester hours of chemistry ii Six semester hours of biology; and iii Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or Two years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992 or Successful completion of a US military medical laboratory training course AND bachelors degree in biology or chemistry AND one year of direct clinical laboratory testing experience

Laboratory Scientist III

• Must meet one of the following Two years of Laboratory Scientist II at TriCore or Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience Note bachelors degree in physical science is acceptable if completed prior to December 31 2024 or Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience or Successful completion of a US military medical laboratory training course AND bachelors degree in biology or chemistry AND three years of direct clinical laboratory testing experience or Associates degree in laboratory science biology or chemistry or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience or Four years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes At Least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either 1 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 2 24 semester hours of science courses that include i Six semester hours of chemistry ii Six semester hours of biology; and iii Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or Four years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992

Laboratory Scientist IV

• Must meet one of the following Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience or Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience

PREFERENCES

• ASCP or AMT certification as a BB C CG H M MB MLT MLS SBB SC SCYM SH SM or SMB or ADLM Certification in POCT or ACHI certification as CHACHT or CHS or NRCC Certification as a Toxicological Chemist or Toxicological Technologist Certification required for LS IV placement

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization
• Provide documentation of a tuberculosis TB test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a TB test conducted

IN DEPARTMENTSLOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT

• Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella rubeola and varicella immunization

TriCore is New Mexicos largest laboratory employing more than 1400 individuals who serve in a broad range of positions We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our communities and also our employees We foster a culture of integrity are dedicated to excellence and are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to have an impact in patient care the core of our strategy

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurances
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching
• PTO and paid holidays
• opportunities for continuous learning education assistance
• wellness programs
• career advancement
• the ability to share in our genuine commitment to the health of our communities

We offer a variety of shifts at multiple locations