Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

6 hours ago

Chula Vista, California, United States Exagen Inc. Full time
Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Exagen Inc. is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases.

Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient's symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.

Job Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of all complexities as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) to include specialized tests and analysis in Automated Chemistry to obtain data for use in diagnosis and recording laboratory test results.

Responsibilities
  • Perform Quality Control (QC) procedures and interpretation of clinical values, including critical values and delta checks.
  • Perform and log routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation according to protocols.
  • Set up and run lab tests in Automated Chemistry Laboratory (ELISA, Chemiluminescent Assays).
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of instrument operation.
  • Perform, evaluate and report all routine laboratory tests in Automated Chemistry according to established protocols.
  • Know protocol for handling critical values including rerunning tests and review of past results.
  • Interact with different areas in the organization, when necessary and appropriate, when results need to be communicated.
  • Handle and investigate complaint, problem and discrepancy, as needed.
  • Apply current scientific principles to clinical situations.
  • Performs analysis with professional knowledge and interpretive judgment.
  • Appropriately addresses analytical and system performance.
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance program and in in-service education programs.
  • Identify and record nonconformance's on Corrective Action Requests.
  • Identify and record potential nonconformance's on Preventive Action Requests.
  • Correct nonconformance's and potential nonconformance's.
  • Improve laboratory and/or quality activities on a continuous basis.
  • Oversee, review, and verify work of Laboratory Technician.
  • Maintain detailed account of results with great attention to accuracy.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Adhere to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.
  • Perform and release test results classified by CLIA as waived, moderate or highly complex.
  • Perform equipment maintenance activities.
  • Monitor and maintain consumable inventory including reagents and supplies for each of the laboratory workstations.
  • Performs general laboratory, equipment, and benchtop clean-up.
  • Provides laboratory support in the daily maintenance and surface decontamination of general laboratory equipment.
Qualifications
  • At least 3 years' experience in the general lab or relevant laboratory experience.
  • A current and valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or Clinical Chemistry Scientist (CCS).
  • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
  • Or have earned an associate degree in laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
Other Qualifications

Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and overtime hours as needed.

Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.

Pay range: $56/hr - $62/hr

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