Clinical Laboratory Scientist - San Rafael, CA
PLANNED PARENTHOOD SHASTA-DIABLO•San Rafael, CA
•$65 - $78•Onsite
About The Position
Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for our San Rafael Laboratory. This role is full-time, onsite, 40 hours per week. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will function as part of the clinical laboratory team to provide high-quality lab services, testing for sexually transmitted infections in our laboratory program located in San Rafael.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
- One-year training in an approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist intern program
- One to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), basic Microsoft OS understanding.
- Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid California Driver's License and insurance.
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
- Orchard Harvest LIS (will train as needed).
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing in compliance with PPFA and affiliate policies, Title X, Federal and state regulations (CLIA and OSHA). Perform necessary duties to fulfill all testing requirements, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases in a timely fashion.
- Perform Gonorrhea and Chlamydia tests by the amplified probe. Other testing procedures may be added.
- Report results to Planned Parenthood Northern California Health Centers. Report positive results to Public Health Departments as indicated.
- Answer phones, lookup results, take orders for specimen tubes, answer clinic questions as capable and appropriate or refer questions to lab supervisor as needed.
- Assist in maintaining complete records for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Proficiency Testing, and other statistical data.
- Perform proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Follow corrective action procedures and documentation policies according to the Quality Assurance Plan.
- Active participation in the advancement of PPNorCal’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees
- 75% coverage for dependent children
- 25% coverage for spouses/domestic partners
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage
- Earned time off (ETO)
- Paid sick time accrued based on hours worked
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months
- 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
