About This Role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist functions as part of the clinical laboratory team, providing high-quality lab services and testing for sexually transmitted infections. This role is based in San Rafael.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing in compliance with PPFA and affiliate policies, Title X, Federal and state regulations (CLIA and OSHA)
- Perform necessary duties to fulfill all testing requirements, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases in a timely fashion
- Perform Gonorrhea and Chlamydia tests by the amplified probe
- Report results to Planned Parenthood Northern California Health Centers
- Report positive results to Public Health Departments as indicated
- Answer phones, look up results, take orders for specimen tubes, answer clinic questions as capable and appropriate or refer questions to lab supervisor as needed
- Assist in maintaining complete records for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Proficiency Testing, and other statistical data
- Perform proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations
- Follow corrective action procedures and documentation policies according to the Quality Assurance Plan
- Actively participate in the advancement of PPNorCal’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
- One-year training in an approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist intern program
- One to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), basic Microsoft OS understanding, Orchard Harvest LIS
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees
- 75% coverage for dependent children
- 25% coverage for spouses/domestic partners
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage
