Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Job Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Job Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)
 
Shift: Tues to Sat, 02:00 PM – 10:30 PM PST.
 
Pay Rate: $49.50 – $55.50/hr. on W2
 
Job Description: This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.
 
Duties and 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.

 
Educational:

• BS in medical technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university is REQUIRED
• Current state CLS license - Required in the state of CA

 
Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Other automation skills helpful.

 
Required Work Experience:
Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting. - offer rate based on years of experience


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