Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Discovery Life Sciences • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist works in Discovery Life Sciences’ Genomics Laboratory, performing genomics testing across pre-analytical and analytical workflows and using sample types that include tissues, oral and nasal swabs, blood, urine, and plasma. The role helps ensure consistent practices in accordance with standard operating procedures and requires safe work in compliance with company, state, and federal requirements.

The scientist performs laboratory testing, reviews and reports data, maintains records, supports quality-control and equipment activities, troubleshoots basic assay or equipment issues, and contributes to laboratory operations and process improvement. The position is onsite in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, with less than 5% domestic or international travel for mandatory site meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science from an accredited institution; or a bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution and at least six months of acceptable supervised experience and/or relevant training; or an associate’s degree with equivalent experience and/or relevant training.
• 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including GCP/GCLP, 21 CFR Part 11, CLIA/CAP, EH&S, and HIPAA.
• Ability to follow instructions and review laboratory data for quality and consistency.
• Ability to execute and prioritize tasks and deliver results with a strong focus on quality within expected timeframes.
• Strong computer, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory functions such as pipetting and basic laboratory math, including conversions and calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute job functions using independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Perform pre-analytical and analytical testing according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including specimen handling and processing, quality control, reagent preparation and aliquoting, test analysis, documentation, and data reporting.
• Report and maintain records of laboratory tests and procedures.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Follow laboratory quality-control policies and procedures and execute and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and verifications, and equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are outside the laboratory’s acceptable performance ranges.
• Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notify the supervisor or director.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Operate basic and specialized laboratory equipment.
• Review, interpret, and monitor test data as required.
• Support laboratory operations through inventory management, cleaning, equipment maintenance, and process-improvement activities, including required documentation.
• Execute and record laboratory reagent and equipment qualifications.
• Report quality or safety concerns to Laboratory Management or the Safety Officer.
• Communicate effectively with Laboratory Management, cross-functional teams and departments, and other laboratory staff.
• Perform basic assay and/or equipment troubleshooting that adversely impacts test performance and report issues to Laboratory Management.
• Execute all workflow activities in at least one of the five laboratory workflows.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other relevant regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package options, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) match program beginning on the first day of employment.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and paid family leave.
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level