Senior Clinical Lab Scientist - Quality & Compliance

Grifols, S.A; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols Laboratory Solutions in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Specialist to provide hands‑on technical support for day‑to‑day clinical and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include testing, data summarization, method validation, and QC monitoring of equipment and systems in a regulatory environment.

The role involves ensuring compliance with cGMP, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic project testing, with potential progression to a Lead position after 60+

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of immunohematology and molecular procedures including NAT testing.
• Proficient in MS Office Suites.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work on team projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to interface with clients.
• Proficient technical writing for regulated documents.
• Promotes teamwork, has a positive employee morale.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate daily production, instrument, or test/reagent issues/problems to management.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain PPE handling; log incoming materials.
• Keep competencies up-to-date; align CE with competencies.
• Perform high-/mid-complexity and routine tests.
• Accession clinical samples in LIS.
• Ensure accurate data transfer and electronic reports; sign-off results.
• Use LIS to sign off test completion and communicate results for review.
• Document incorrect sample submissions; obtain clinical histories; communicate reports to clients.
• Assist in training new employees and perform competency assessments.
• Monitor analyst performance and report issues to management.
• Mentor staff to adhere to SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with validation studies and SOP drafts.
• Assist management in scheduling calibrations; manage inventory.
• Summarize quality metrics with Microsoft tools.
• Document deviations to SOPs and CAPA submissions.
• Maintain CE credits per policy.

Skills

Immunohematology

Molecular procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

BSc in immunology/genetics/mol biology

CLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grifols Laboratory Solutions in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Specialist to provide hands‑on technical support for day‑to‑day clinical and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include testing, data summarization, method validation, and QC monitoring of equipment and systems in a regulatory environment.

The role involves ensuring compliance with cGMP, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic project testing, with potential progression to a Lead position after 60+