Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I at Exact Sciences summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I conducts moderate to highly complex laboratory testing on clinical specimens, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include specimen processing, equipment maintenance, documentation, troubleshooting, and mentoring new personnel. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to safety and quality protocols in a clinical laboratory setting.

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Position Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures within the assigned department/laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I duties will include, but are not limited to, processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, you will recognize and resolve problems using good laboratory practices.

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm

Essential Duties (include but are not limited):

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance and/or laboratory operations.
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks.
• Assist with mentoring new laboratory personnel on current and new procedures, as needed.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
• Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures, as needed.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution.
• Manage daily test processing needs along with project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and inspection preparation activities.
• Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings. Responsible for own professional development.
• Meet productivity and TAT expectations.
• Work as part of a team.
• Be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusive mindset.
• Work a designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to perform technical work up to 95% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 5% of a typical working…