CLS III / Group Lead - WD

Quest Diagnostics•West Hills, CA

9d•$58 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

CLS III / Group Lead - WD - West Hills, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends This position provides assistance to internal and external clients; is accountable for working independently without supervision, relying on excellent communication skills to accomplish job accountabilities. May oversee the laboratory in the supervisor’s absence. Pay range: $57.80 - $64.25 / hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of progressive laboratory experience.
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Have good eye and hand coordination.
Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong typing skills desirable.
Other automation skills helpful.
Bachelor’s Degree Medical technology or other Life Sciences from an accredited college or university (Required)
Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)

Responsibilities

May function as either a Technical Specialist or Assistant Supervisor
Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
Consistently demonstrates a high level of initiative and problem-solving ability.
Adapts to change in a way that promotes coordination and teamwork.
Actively participates in or leads meetings.
Effectively delegates and utilizes individual skills of staff.
Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment.
Serves as a technical resource for problem-solving and process improvement.
Devotes a reasonable amount of time to bench testing to the extent necessary to maintain the workflow of both assays and equipment.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies through documentation and quality improvement.
Coordinates an effective quality process to ensure required documentation and quality improvement.
Regularly updates the departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current process.
Serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II capacity, as needed.
Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as required.
Participates in interviewing, training and providing feedback to Supervisor on individual and/or team learning progress.
Effectively monitors and adjusts staff and assay schedules, to maximize department efficiency and meet established goals.
Responsibility for procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals.
Oversees test performance, driving process and project management and submission of required reports to meet established deadlines.
Performs or oversees assay validations/assay modifications.
Performs instrument and/or assay trouble-shooting.
Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Required to use personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities and so much more!