Clinical Lab Scientist II - Pain Management

Quest Diagnostics•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$43 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist II is a licensed position in the Pain Management department in West Hills, California. The role performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including complex testing, quality control, equipment maintenance, result evaluation, and support for laboratory staff and operations. The scheduled workdays are Thursday through Monday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The position also trains staff, provides technical direction to unlicensed staff as required, supports quality and training programs, and assists with laboratory procedures, workload planning, and operational projects. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or another life or physical science and a current state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license where required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or another life or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Current state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license where required, such as in California.
Communication and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 26–50 pounds seldom; 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.
Ability to meet color-vision testing requirements when the technical function requires detecting or rating color intensity.
Compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, including use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong typing skills.
Other automation skills.

Responsibilities

Independently perform complex clinical tests and newly introduced tests according to required procedures and policies.
Oversee preparation of reagents, media, stock solutions, standards, and controls; test new reagents or controls and evaluate their usefulness.
Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
Calculate results from testing data using manual or computerized procedures and accurately enter results.
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 scheduled 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 required frequency and evaluate results before releasing results.
Select and evaluate control materials and initiate corrective action when test systems do not meet established criteria.
Perform and record proficiency testing accurately.
Detect and correct technical and operational problems; notify the supervisor and contact manufacturer or field-service support when needed.
Track and label reagents and supplies accurately and maintain a safe, neat work area.
Train staff in routine and complex procedures and support training programs where applicable.
Assist the supervisor with updating and maintaining the computer database for the testing area or department.
Work with Group Lead and supervisory staff to schedule weekly workloads effectively.
Assist the department supervisor or manager by providing technical direction to staff and, when appropriate, feedback about individual or team learning progress.
Participate in staff meetings and assigned Quality Improvement meetings.
Take on delegated business-related responsibilities or projects, including evaluating techniques and procedures, method comparisons, cost analysis, establishing reference ranges, writing or revising technical procedures, and evaluating productivity and key measures.
Follow required safety, environmental, infection-control, health, and company procedures; use required personal protective equipment and dispose of waste properly.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and honesty.
Provide direction to unlicensed staff as required.
Maintain professional growth through continuing education that meets California state licensure requirements.
Answer phones, transfer calls, or take accurate messages.
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.