Clinical Lab Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. This is a 3 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details:

Job Name : Clinical Lab Scientist

Location San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Duration : 6 months Contract (Possibilities of extension)

Shift : Thurs-Mon 5am to 1:30pm

Payrate : $58-$60/ hr. on w2 / *Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Job Details:

This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.

Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.

Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.

Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.

Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.

Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports.

Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.

Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks.

Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.

Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release.

Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.

Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.

Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems.

Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.

Requirements:

Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license is Required no other license are accepted the normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects.

Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

Have good eye and hand coordination.

Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).

Education:

BS in medical technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university is REQUIRED

Current state CLS license - Required in the state of CA

Mass Spectrometry preferred Chem-

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.