Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - HonorVet Technologies

Title: Clinical Lab Scientist

Location: Northridge, CA

Duration: 04 months+

Description:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for performing laboratory testing, recording and reviewing test results, preparing and labeling blood components.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 scope 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 SOP’s as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily using the skills and abilities outlined in this job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters
• Meets department quality standards.
• Good time management skills with the ability to complete assignments within established timelines.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or chemical sciences or medical technology is preferred
• At least 1 years 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.