Clinical Laboratory Scientist

1 month ago

Clarksville, United States MP RPO Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY: Clinical Lab Scientist

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I handle all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when processing samples. The CLS performs all essential functions such as laboratory safety, Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), specimen processing and troubleshooting maintaining productivity and quality assigned metrics and providing effective communication with laboratory management and team. Preforming sample prep and DNA extraction as needed.

  • Performing sample prep, DNA extraction and PCR.
  • Running KingFisher Flex, Accufill, VeritiPro, QuantStudio 12K and 5.
  • Performing accurate manual and electronic pipetting of small sample volumes.
  • Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, quality control activities and SOP's.
  • Review all SOP's and workflow updates in a timely manner and ensure all SOP updates are implemented in real time for workflow processes.
  • Perform preventive maintenance checks and decontamination of equipment and workspaces.
  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures for notifying appropriate supervisors when test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  • Facilitate and ensure appropriate individual work output is completed based on current company metrics.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect testing performance or reporting of test results by immediately notifying the General Supervisor and/or Technical Supervisor.
  • Participate in processing proficiency testing samples, as applicable.
  • Successfully complete all CEU credits as required by the company.
  • Responsible for staying informed of all incident reports and compliance related issues by attending all team meetings.
  • Ability to perform basic accession in pre-analytical operations: requirements for Patient Identifiers (PID), auditing and communicating client manifest issues, identifying specimens categorized as non-compliant, acceptance/rejection of patient specimens, and creating cases for exceptions and sent out orders.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or similar with necessary coursework for scientist duties. Transcripts will be required upon completion of 1st step interview
    • Clinical testing personnel must possess a current license issued by the state in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and meet the following educational requirements:
      • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
      • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be include in the 60 semester hours above).
  • Certifications/Licensure: ASCP, AMT, or other organizations preferred unless required by the state in which the laboratory is located.
  • Experience:
    • 1+ year high complexity clinical laboratory (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Microbiology).
    • Broad understanding of sterile technique, contamination control, and unidirectional workflow necessary for a PCR lab.
    • Basic understanding of instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
    • Prior knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques and processes, including but not limited to micropipette.
    • Experience with QuantStudio 12k, Accufill, Veriti, Firefly, KingFisher Flex etc. are highly preferred

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

MP's client is the nation's leading PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, advancing healthcare through decentralized patient-directed testing, large-scale surveillance pathogen testing, antimicrobial stewardship, and value-based care programs. In a global environment threatened by growing antimicrobial resistance, rapid diagnoses matter. MP's client sets the pace for industry-leading laboratory operations through unparalleled turnaround time, yielding insights that mobilize accurate clinical decisions. With over 20 years in the clinical laboratory industry, MP's client provides services to over 10,000 clinicians nationwide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Compensation Expectations: $27.74 - $30.74
    • This is not a final compensation rate for this role and is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, cost of living (location) and certifications. Shift differential may apply
  • Shift/Schedule: Schedule can vary and is decided by the hiring manager during interview process. Most of our Clinical Lab Scientist start work around 3am or 4am. This position is 40 hours per week.
  • Lab Location: Onsite in Clarksville, IN 47129

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