EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Licensed in the state he/she is working if the state requires licensing

EXPERIENCE: LCMS, EIA, and PCR experience, knowledgeable of metabolic process of drugs in the body and RNA/DNA amplification, a fast learner and able to work in a team and independently in a laboratory environment. Can troubleshoot, interpret quality control and be self-motivated.

JOB DEMANDS: Meeting report turnaround time, patient result quality control and quality assurance. Accurately monitoring patient specimen analysis from accessioning to reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must exhibit skills in data analysis, critical thinking, wet chemistry, analytical chemistry, laboratory technology, a basic understanding of scientific theories, principles, instrumentation and accepted practices. Must demonstrate proficiency in operating all instruments in the lab area and data analysis.

INITIATIVE: Use judgment to plan and perform diversified duties. Initiate action to get the work done within the limitations of precedents and well-defined policy. Trouble shooting of instruments and procedural difficulties is necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

· Perform QC testing and recognize deviation from acceptable values. Follow established protocol for remedial action. Verify all assays are in control before releasing patient results.

· Ensure proper maintenance is completed. Responsible for weekly and monthly maintenance.

· Perform necessary calibration of instruments and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing.

· Participate in the proficiency survey testing.

· Prepare end of month QC.

· Assures remedial or corrective actions take place when test systems deviate from the laboratory's specified performance specifications.

· Review and report patient data analysis in a timely manner

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

· Perform sample screening, sample preparation or monitoring prep, LCMS system maintenance, MS primary and secondary data review, monitor daily QC, and release results.

· Reviewing and performing rt-PCR methods

· Perform testing and accurately record results in all lab areas chemistry and toxicology. Verify results are file in the patient’s chart (electronically or manually).

· Process send outs to the reference lab and verify the results are filed in the patient’s chart (electronically or manual).

· Verify the Lab Directors review of monthly QC, Maintenance, patient records, and QA monitors.

· Helps resolve technical problems.

· Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to ensure that testing meets all acceptable performance criteria.

· Ensure that patient test results are not reported unless all criteria for test performance characteristics are acceptable.

· Evaluate and/or implement new procedures, tests, or methodologies

· Provide orientation to testing personnel.

· Maintain inventory in a neat and acceptable manner.

· Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Maintain Appropriate State License as required by CLIA and State of California Statement of Accountability Reports to: General Manager / CLS Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Maintain a California CLS License

· Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in related field Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related field of science or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person