Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Location: Northridge, CA
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Monday - Friday Standard Shift
Job Description:
- The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for performing laboratory testing, recording, and reviewing test results, preparing, and labeling blood components.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other regulatory requirements.
- Properly use the Blood Product Information System, as well as authorize and perform system overrides as needed and within Product of authority and ensure to escalate system problems as/if encountered, to management.
- Accurately perform testing of blood products and donor samples (i.e., hematology counts (CBC), and pH).
- Accurately record, interpret, and report test results. Ability to recognize and appropriately handle unacceptable test results.
- Verify acceptability of blood samples.
- Prepare and pack blood samples for send-out testing.
- Properly use laboratory equipment.
- Properly perform, and complete comprehension of, quality control and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory records; adhere to proper flow of paperwork.
- Perform blood component preparation from whole blood and apheresis collections.
- Label blood products.
- Perform quarantine, destruction, and release of blood products.
- Prepare, perform, and report proficiency testing. (i.e. CAP)
- Accurately report errors.
- Evaluate blood component QC testing.
- Review and/or order and maintain proper inventory levels of laboratory supplies/reagents.
- Prepare laboratory statistical reports.
- Identify and troubleshoot problems encountered in assigned tasks and properly document corrective actions. Confer with managerial staff for resolution of problems, if necessary.
- Inform supervisory staff of any recommendations for process improvement.
- Read and understand company and industry manuals and compliance standards, including SOPs, FDA requirements (cGMPs) and AABB regulations.
- Know and follow safety rules relative to area(s) of responsibility.
- Present a professional image to customers, internal and external.
- Revision of company SOPs as required.
Qualifications:
- Education, Experience, and Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or chemical sciences or medical technology is preferred.
- New Grads will be considered .
- At least 3 months of previous CLS working experience preferred .
- Current state CLS Generalist license required.
- MT (ASCP), preferred.
- Blood donor center or transfusion service experience is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to quickly learn new software programs as needed.
Language Skills:
- Must have a good command of the English language and be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal format.
Mathematical Skills:
- Must be able to analyze and present quantitative data.
- Able to accurately compute basic mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability:
- Must be able to analyze and interpret data relating to various projects and resolve issues and problems that arise.
- Must be able to resolve issues of a general and routine nature and exercise appropriate judgment to escalate issues to senior management.
- Must be able to effectively prioritize routine and nonroutine work assignments to ensure goals and timelines are met.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Work is conducted in the Shipping, Laboratory, Donor Center, or standard office environment.
- Temperatures are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual or company.
- Most work is conducted in open areas with associated distractions such as noise from telephones, keyboards, machines, doorbells, and talking.
- Work performed in the Shipping, Laboratory, and Donor Center is done primarily while standing (6 to 8 hours a day).
- Work performed in the office environment is performed primarily while sitting (6 to 8 hours a day).
- All work environments utilize keyboards, gaze at a monitor(s), utilize hands to grasp, reach, and hold.
- The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds over their shoulder and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Staff who works in the Shipping / Logistics or Warehouse departments may be required to lift or move more than 50 pounds while using proper safety equipment.
- Exposure to standard chemicals used in an office environment is expected.
- Additional exposure to Shipping, Laboratory, and Donor Room staff includes exposure to water, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheets for a complete list.
- Staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that may expose to bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen or as required per policy.
- Employee must use proper safety equipment, as directed.
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
