Clinical Lab Scientist

Position Summary:
The clinical laboratory scientist performs routine and complex laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner according to established policies, procedures and quality control guidelines.

Position Requirements:
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience: 1-year minimum clinical laboratory experience preferred.
License Required: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (for Applied Genomics and Hemoglobinopathy Labs Only) license required.
Certification Required: ASCP certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Clinical laboratory skills, knowledge and abilities are established via training and assessed via annual competencies. Must be familiar with nucleic acid based testing, including the use of clean rooms for employment in the HLA, Applied Genomics and Hemoglobinopathy labs.
Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of modern clinical laboratory equipment and analyzers is required. Must be computer literate

Physical Requirements:
Sit up to 8 hours/day
Stand/walk up to 6 hours/day
Repeated use of instruments/equipment up to 8 hours/day
Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
The job requires the ability to hear alarms, phone calls and the ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20 feet. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.