Clinical Lab Scientist - Profile Chemistry

Labcorp•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist Team Lead to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role involves assisting the supervisor with daily operations, generating reports, training new hires, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the profile chemistry department. The position requires performing routine and complex technical procedures, monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing reagents, reporting test results accurately, and maintaining a safe work environment. The company emphasizes a passion for helping people live healthy lives and providing vital information for health understanding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
CA CLS license
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Able to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
1 year or more of experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist in Chemistry

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the profile chemistry department
Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management
Assist with the training of new hires and the development of current employees
Keep supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee performance and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment