Clinical Lab Scientist I - Flow Cytometry

Quest Diagnostics•San Juan Capistrano, CA

4d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist I in the Flow Cytometry department performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The role independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests, including newly introduced tests requiring defined skills, and ensures accurate, timely and reliable reporting of results. The position also supports quality control, equipment performance, laboratory safety, staff training and continuous improvement activities. The position is located in San Juan Capistrano, California, with a Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The pay range is $40.00 to $56.44 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates only. A bachelor's degree in medical technology or another life or physical science from an accredited college or university is required, as is a current state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license when necessary, such as in California. The role requires zero to three years of direct laboratory experience.

Requirements

Zero to three years of direct experience in a laboratory setting.
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or another life or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Current state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license when required, such as in California.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to lift and carry objects frequently weighing 1 to 10 pounds, occasionally weighing 11 to 25 pounds, and seldom weighing 26 to 50 pounds; objects over 50 pounds must not be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Good eye-hand coordination.
Testing for color blindness is required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of or rating of color intensity.
Ability to use personal protective equipment and comply with health and safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Strong typing skills.
Other automation skills.

Responsibilities

Independently perform moderate to highly complex clinical tests, including newly introduced tests requiring defined skills, according to required procedures and policies.
Prepare and oversee preparation of reagents, media, stock solutions, standards and controls; test new reagents or controls and evaluate their usefulness against standard criteria.
Assess specimens for acceptability according to established testing criteria.
Determine calculated results from testing data using manual or computerized procedures.
Enter test results accurately, review computer reports for accurate reporting and follow analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times.
Evaluate routine and complex analyses before releasing patient reports; respond appropriately to critical, unusual or unexpected results and document actions taken.
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Evaluate instrument performance checks and perform required linearity, accuracy and precision checks.
Perform quality control and calibrations at the appropriate frequency, evaluate results and determine whether results are acceptable for release.
Select and evaluate control materials using established criteria and initiate corrective action when test systems fail to meet criteria.
Perform and accurately record proficiency testing.
Detect and correct technical and operational problems; notify the supervisor and contact manufacturers or field service support when needed.
Track and label reagents and supplies accurately, and maintain a safe and neat work area.
Communicate effectively with staff, managers, suppliers, and internal and external customers through meetings and written and verbal interactions.
Participate in staff and assigned Quality Improvement meetings.
Take on additional business-related responsibilities or projects as delegated, which may include evaluating techniques and procedures, method comparisons, cost analyses, establishing reference ranges, writing or revising technical procedures, and evaluating productivity and key results measures.
Follow company safety, environmental and infection-control procedures and guidelines; collect and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and honesty.
Provide direct, constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary; train staff in routine and complex procedures and support training programs where applicable.
Maintain professional growth and development through continuing education that meets California state licensure requirements.
Answer phones, transfer calls or take accurate messages.
Comply with health and safety policies, procedures and practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
FinFit financial coaching and services.
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only.