Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist I

Job Description

Medical Lab Scientist I in the Special Chemistry department will be responsible for testing of assigned specimens on the Evening Shift. The role involves sample extraction using manual pipetting techniques, Tecan, and automated technology. The scientist will conduct manual data review of calibrations, QC, and chromatography, and follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, or notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Chemistry with 25+ credits in Chemistry courses including analytical and instrumental courses (Requirement for CLIA for State of CA).
• 1 year of clinical lab experience.
• Experience with HPLC, GCMS, LCMS.
• Experience in research, pharmaceuticals, or toxicology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in chemistry, laboratory, clinical laboratory operations, and CLIA regulations.
• Skilled in pipetting, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography.

Work Environment

Clinical Lab Environment - Very busy lab with increasing volume. Shift: Nights, Monday to Friday, 10pm-6:30am. Shift Differential: 15% on Night Shift. Employees will benefit from Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for full-time employees who meet hours requirements, 15 PTO days in the first year, paid holidays, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with matching contributions, variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blueprint for Wellness, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for full-time employees who meet hours requirements, and opportunities for career advancement.