Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology

Job Family:

Medical Technologist (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Perform laboratory procedures for microbiology specimen handling and processing, test analyses; report and maintain records of patient test results.
• Work with staff on specimen processing and test performance of moderate to high complexity tests, such as VRE PCR, Carba-R real time PCR, Maldi Tof-MS and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Check controls before reporting stained smears to ensure that the stain quality is appropriate.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and initiate or take corrective action to maintain stain and media quality, reagents, and equipment.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem or notify staff; document all corrective actions taken.
• Communicate and consult with pertinent medical personnel regarding collection procedures; troubleshoot any problems with the specimen or documentation.
• Perform and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance preformed.
• Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Maintain records of instrument failure, troubleshooting and QC.
• Organize daily work based on priorities and needs of the laboratory and patients.
• Perform inventory of reagents and supplies as required.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
• Comply with accrediting and inspections agency requirements participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical Microbiology.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• MT (ASCP) Certification

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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