Clinical Laboratory Scientist - San Diego, United States - Millennium Health

Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for oversight and management of performance for the

analytical laboratory processes using immunoassay and/or LC-MS/MS technology.

Job Location: San Diego, CA - Relocation Assistance Provided

WORK SCHEDULE

NIGHT SHIFT: Available days Tuesday-Saturday, Shift times 8pm-4:30am

10% shift differential between the hours of 9p and 4:30am

Essential Functions

The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is

responsible. This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude

management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated

competency through performance.

• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of laboratory test results for all
  
  

test methods performed under CLIA regulation.

• Provides direct and constant supervision to Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants as required
  
  

by applicable state and federal regulations.

• Required to provide oversight to testing areas and other laboratory personnel as required by applicable
  
  

state and federal regulations.

• Responsible for monitoring test analyses using immunoassay and/or LC-MS/MS technology, and
  
  

specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.

• Responsible for scheduling staff to accomplish production goals
• Responsible for ensuring that Laboratory Occurrence Management (LOM) forms are completed for
  
  

anomalies and corrective action is documented.

• Participates in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and
  
  

control, and proficiency testing.

• Interacts with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment
• Responsible for technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods
• Assists with advanced troubleshooting issues involving equipment, instruments and assay performance
• Ensures and assists with training of laboratory personnel as appropriate
• Ensures performance of preventative maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment and
  
  

instruments. May contact vendors to initiate maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of instruments and

equipment.

• Writes Laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and departmental forms as needed
  
  

and ensures they are current.

• Responsible for performance evaluations of direct reports
• Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance guidance
• Participates in internal laboratory audits
• Other duties as assigned
• Fulfill the responsibilities defined under CLIA General Supervisor role:
• Must be accessible to the laboratory as needed for on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation and
  
  

is responsible for day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel

performing testing and reporting test results.

• Resolution of technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the
  
  

laboratory director or technical supervisor

• Monitoring of test performance
• Ensuring that remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established
  
  

performance specifications

• Providing orientation of testing personnel
  
  

Secondary Accountabilities

The Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility to support the Company's success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date

knowledge in the field. Performs all other related duties as required and assigned and understands that the

items in this description are not all-inclusive.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or
  
  

clinical laboratory science and;

• Current California CLS license required (Generalist or limited
  
  

Toxicologist Scientist, or Clinical Chemist Scientist)

Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of clinical laboratory experience
• Supervisory experience highly preferred
  
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledgeable in laboratory methods and techniques
• Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies used in a laboratory
• Proficient in MS Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels
  
  

of employees

• Effective attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead staff and manage projects
• Must maintain continuing education units required by California
  
  

Department of Health Services.

Physical & Mental Requirements

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position will require the following physical requirements: sitting (50 %), walking (30 %), standing (20 %), and lifting up to 50 lbs. Physical requirements will vary depending on departmental needs.

This position will require the following mental requirements:

• The employee is expected to read and understand standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• The employee should be able to convert SOP instructions into work-related tasks
• The employee must be able to perform simple calculations as required in the SOP
• The employee must be able to use judgment when there is a deviation in the system and effectively
  
  

communicate any discrepancy to their supervisor.

Additional Physical & Mental Requirements

• The employee is regularly exposed to high pressure/high stress situations, and therefore, must be able to
  
  

thrive in this type of environment.

• Must be accessible to testing personnel at all times testing is performed to provide on-site, telephone or
  
  

electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures

established either by the laboratory director or technical supervisor

• Personnel performing testing or other tasks that require color discrimination must be evaluated for
  
  

difficulty with visual color discrimination. Evaluation limited to discrimination of those colored items

pertinent to the job is sufficient.

Benefits

POTENTIAL HIRING RANGE:

• $104,000.00 to $112,320.00
• Offers are based on skills, knowledge, and abilities of the selected candidate
  
  

Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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