Clinical Lab Scientist - LA Job at Shyft6, Sherman Oaks, CA

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  • Shyft6
  • Sherman Oaks, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist handles all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when handling all samples. Performs all essential functions such as laboratory safety, workflow reporting of samples, maintaining Infectious Disease Lab metrics, and provides effective communication with laboratory management and team.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Performing sample prep, DNA extraction and PCR as needed.

  • Running KingFisher Flex, Accufill, QuantStudio 12K and 5.

  • Performing manual pipetting steps with small volumes and into a 384 well plate.

  • Reviewing and assisting Quality Department with workflow updates and ensuring SOPs are up to date.

  • Assist with maintaining accurate inventory at all times.

  • Facilitate and ensure appropriate work output completed based on current metrics.

  • Deep understanding of procedures, SOPs and QC/controls to ensure integrity of data

  • Under the direction of the Lab Manager, track and review all incident reports and issues related to compliance within the lab

Qualifications:

  • Education –

    • Bachelor’s degree, required

    • 16 semester or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry OR analytical and biochemistry

    • 18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology

    • 3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (light and electricity)

    • Those having served in the U.S. Air Force will have college work posted on a Community College of the Air Force transcript

    • Those having served in other branches of the U.S. Military will have college work posted on a transcript from an approved military college.

  • Experience –

    • Minimum one year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a CLS OR Minimum one year of work experience as a CLS performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology

  • Competencies/Skills –

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Ability to multitask

    • Ability to adapt quickly to new changes

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience –

    • 0-2-year high complexity PCR laboratory experience required. 2-year high complexity PCR laboratory experience preferred.

    • Basic understanding of the data and internal controls

    • Broad understanding of sterile technique and cleaning necessary for a PCR Lab.

  • Certifications/Licenses –

    • Medical Technologist (ACP or AAB preferred)

    • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License (CGMBS)

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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