Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Palo Alto, United States - Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Description

Yoh is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist for our client in the South Bay. In the CLS role, you will serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Industry: Clinical Lab

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Compensation: $149k - $167k (based upon experience)

Type: Direct Hire

Job Functions

• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.

• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.

• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.

• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.

• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.

• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.

• Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.

• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Education, Licensure and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions

• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area

• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations

• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS or

• CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS-CHEM - Clinical Chemist Scientist License CLS-CYTO - Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License CLS-GMB - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License CLS-HISTO - Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License CLS-IMM - Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License CLS-MICRO - Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License CLS-TOX - Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License

• For Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only:
• PHM – California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or
• CGMBS – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist