Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

4 days ago


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.

Job Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) 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
  • Follow all company policies and procedures, including general policies, Exposure Control, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program, and Quality Assurance Program.
  • 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 complaints, problems, and discrepancies, as needed.
  • Apply current scientific principles to clinical situations.
  • Perform analysis with professional knowledge and interpretive judgment.
  • Appropriately address analytical and system performance.
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance program and in in-service education programs.
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.
Additional Requirements
  • 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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