Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
About The Position
As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II), you will perform high-complexity testing on patient specimens and carry out quality control and quality assurance procedures while complying with applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The role requires meticulous recordkeeping, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, schedules, analyses, and results. You will contribute to training, troubleshooting, project leadership and delivery, and implementation of laboratory goals. Clear, proactive communication about team priorities, changes, issues, and challenges is expected across the organization. This position reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change for business needs. Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations will be required for approximately six months. The position is onsite, as indicated by the job posting’s #LI-ONSITE tag.
Requirements
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted.
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
- One to two years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent.
- Ability to integrate and apply feedback professionally.
- Ability to analyze and solve complex issues that may impact test performance.
- Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers.
- Flexibility to work variable shift start times depending on operational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory testing experience within the last five years preferred.
- High-volume laboratory experience preferred.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred.
- Strong automation and computing skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Collaborate with Development and Automation teams on assay-improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, NovaSeq units, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed.
- Review, interpret, and report patient results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS), as assigned.
- Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect test performance.
- Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Report quality issues and safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer.
- Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnel.
- Prepare reagents required for testing.
- Perform and document reagent qualification according to approved protocols.
- Provide direct supervision of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.
- Write and review procedures, documents, and forms.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible to receive equity and cash bonuses.
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
