Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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
• New Grads will be considered
• At least 3 months of previous CLS working experience preferred
• Current California CLS Generalist license required.
• MT (ASCP), preferred.
• Blood donor center or transfusion service experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs as needed.

Language Skills

Must have a good command of the English language and be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal format.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to analyze and present quantitative data. Able to accurately compute basic mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to analyze and interpret data relating to various projects and resolve issues and problems that arise.

• Must be able to resolve issues of a general and routine nature and exercise appropriate judgment to escalate issues to senior management.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize routine and nonroutine work assignments to ensure goals and timelines are met.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Work is conducted in the Shipping, Laboratory, Donor Center, or standard office environment. Temperatures are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual or company. Most work is conducted in open areas with associated distractions such as noise from telephones, keyboards, machines, doorbells, and talking.
• Work performed in the Shipping, Laboratory, and Donor Center is done primarily while standing (6 to 8 hours a day). Work performed in the office environment is performed primarily while sitting (6 to 8 hours a day). All work environments utilize keyboards, gaze at a monitor(s), utilize hands to grasp, reach, and hold. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds over their shoulder and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Staff who works in the Shipping / Logistics or Warehouse departments may be required to lift or move more than 50 pounds while using proper safety equipment.
• Exposure to standard chemicals used in an office environment is expected. Additional exposure to Shipping, Laboratory, and Donor Room staff includes exposure to water, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen. Refer to the Safety Data Sheets for a complete list.
• Staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that may expose to bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen or as required per policy.
• Employee must use proper safety equipment, as directed.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Microsoft Excel

Buckeye Global is a niche Staffing firm supporting Range of Industries across Multiple Categories.

Headquarters

Northridge, CA

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buckeyeglobalit.com