Clinical Lab Scientist I - Immunology

Job Description

***$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available (For Externals Only)***

 

Clinical Lab Scientist I 

 

Location:  San Juan Capistrano, CA

Work Schedule:  Saturday to Wednesday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Department:  Immunology

 

Pay range: $40.00 - $56.44 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

 

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

 

This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies.   Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills. 
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria. 
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures. 
• Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures. 
• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results. 
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken. 
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment. 
• Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks.  Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required. 
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release. 
• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.  
• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing. 
• Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems.  Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary. 
• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies. 
• Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area. 
• Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment. 
• Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.  
• Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the Supervis