The Esoterix division at LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join their team in Calabasas, CA! Esoterix provides esoteric testing for hospitals and physician specialists, primarily specializing in endocrinology and GI testing. Esoterix goal is to provide premier laboratory services that positively impact patient care and cost-effective medical treatment. The CLS will be working in the routine chemistry department. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.
**Pay Range: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Work Schedule: This is a casual/PRN position; hours will be "as needed" but the start and end times will vary from 8:00am until 6:30pm.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Responsibilities
Provides technical oversight of laboratory personnel with constant and direct supervision of their test-assisting activities
Tests specimens according to established procedures
Reviews patient results and reports out to client
If assay performs according to specifications, reports results via instrument interface or manual entry in the LIS
Follows standard operating procedures regarding acceptance and rejection of results including reviewing all quality control acceptability and recording all remedial actions if runs are not acceptable. Alerts management to problems in quality control methods and procedures
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs
Develops an ever-increasing understanding of laboratory medicine and the clinical significance of laboratory results
Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies
Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance
Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by department management
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
Current CA CLS Generalist, Clinical Chemist Scientist (CCS) or Clinical Genomics Molecular Biologist (CGMBS) license required
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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