Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Hayward
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE : Perform QC testing and recognize deviation from acceptable values. Follow established protocol for remedial action. Verify all assays are in control before releasing patient results. Ensure proper maintenance is completed. Responsible for weekly and monthly maintenance. Perform necessary calibration of instruments and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing. Participate in the proficiency survey testing. Prepare end of month QC. Assures remedial or corrective actions take place when test systems deviate from the laboratory's specified performance specifications. Review and report patient data analysis in a timely manner RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE : Perform sample screening, sample preparation or monitoring prep, LCMS system maintenance, MS primary and secondary data review, monitor daily QC, and release results. Reviewing and performing rt-PCR methods Perform testing and accurately record results in all lab areas chemistry and toxicology. Verify results are file in the patient’s chart (electronically or manually). Process send outs to the reference lab and verify the results are filed in the patient’s chart (electronically or manual). Verify the Lab Directors review of monthly QC, Maintenance, patient records, and QA monitors. Helps resolve technical problems. Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to ensure that testing meets all acceptable performance criteria. Ensure that patient test results are not reported unless all criteria for test performance characteristics are acceptable. Evaluate and/or implement new procedures, tests, or methodologies Provide orientation to testing personnel. Maintain inventory in a neat and acceptable manner. Participate in continuing education and in-service programs. ADDITIONAL DUTIES : Maintain Appropriate State License as required by CLIA and State of California Statement of Accountability Reports to: General Manager / CLS Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: Maintain a California CLS License Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in related field Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related field of science or equivalent.

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