Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About This Role

This night-shift position involves performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing on patient and donor samples, with a focus on high throughput testing for blood donor specimens. The role requires interpreting and reporting results, conducting quality control and assurance, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laboratory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and document complex antibody identification, compatibility testing, antigen typing, and donor serological testing
• Prepare preliminary patient results reports for hospital customers
• Manufacture special blood components such as frozen and deglycerolized red blood cells
• Provide support and expertise to hospital customers regarding immunohematology testing
• Review and finalize donor testing results provided by outside testing laboratories
• Review testing performed by other areas of the Laboratory (e.g., product QC and testing performed by Components)
• Demonstrate proficiency and follow laboratory standard operating procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event
• Perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations
• Provide technical support/liaison to blood center operations
• Perform and maintain all QC logs; analyze complex problems; and recommend additional service, as needed
• Prepare reagents and monitor required supply levels and alert management when supplies should be ordered
• Exercise clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying problems and offering solutions to test systems independently or through the appropriate department channels, i.e., contact tech support to troubleshoot with a specialist, when necessary, to resolve the issue or set up service when appropriate
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and revising internal standard operating procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, CLIA, AABB, FDA, OSHA
• Participate in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces, or projects
• Assist with training and competency assessment of other team members
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in a strong team environment
• Demonstrate adherence to employee handbook and all company policies

Requirements

• BB (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) is required and must be maintained
• Current California CIS or CLS license is required and must be maintained
• Knowledge of safety precautions required for working with blood-borne pathogens is required