Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Limited-Term)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Duration: Limited-term (anticipated ~6 months)
• Schedule: Full-time; day/evening (8 hours); variable days; rotating weekends
• Status: Non-exempt; 40 hours/week

Description

Execute pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures to deliver accurate, timely clinical results. Perform waived through high-complexity testing as classified by CLIA and, when assigned, support the Transfusion Service (including blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion). Adhere to applicable regulations and policies to ensure patient privacy and testing safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures in assigned areas to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease
• Handle specimen collection, specimen processing, testing, quality control, and quality assurance
• When assigned to Transfusion Service: perform moderate/high complexity testing and transfusion-related duties
• Follow local/state/federal regulations, codes, and departmental policies
• Use sound judgment and problem-solving for assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis)
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform assigned tasks
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, and policies for patient privacy and safety
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet expected timeframes
• Workflow management skills to respond to volume fluctuations, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, equipment/information system failures, and shift hand-offs
• Ability to compassionately interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds

Benefits

Benefits available.