Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Il Fully Remote • California Office - San Diego, CA 92121 Apply Overview Salary Range $106,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Apply Clinical Laboratory Scientist Il ABOUT PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS:   Precision Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California is a fast-growing clinical laboratory that specializes in providing drug testing, primarily for the purpose of helping physicians monitor their patients undergoing treatment for pain or substance abuse. Precision’s objective is to improve patient adherence/compliance with their prescription regimen and protect medical practices from liability.   As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) II you play a vital role in working behind the scenes to process laboratory tests that directly impact patient care. A CLS II performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.  The individual must pass a training and examination regimen that demonstrates their ability to perform specific tasks.     THE ROLE:  Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results    Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens    Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed    Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance  Identifies business trends and problems through complex big data analysis. Interprets results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining independently. Designs, develops and implements the most valuable business solutions for the organization. Prepares big data, implements data models and develops database to support the business solutions Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor or Laboratory Director    Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications    Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for the department Serves as trainer and role model for Clinical Laboratory Scientist I staff and health care professional students. Perform QC and Software Validation. Troubleshooting software issue and display a high understanding of lab process and workflow. Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems and ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations   Ability to perform and analyze basic statistical functions (e.g., Mean, Standard Deviation, or CV, etc.)    Intermediate knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications    At a minimum, have achieved a satisfactory grade in a proficiency examination offered either by the Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, or approved by the Department  Six years of pertinent full-time experience in an approved clinical laboratory covering all laboratory areas to be supervised   Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in the physical, chemical, or biological science, and have at a minimum, four years of pertinent full-time experience after graduation covering the specialty to be supervised  Preferred - Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science and have three years of pertinent full-time laboratory experience after graduation covering all laboratory areas to be supervised  To be successful, you agree that technology is a key part of every business process and you will make new technology adoption part of your routine  Become fluent in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office365) applications assigned to your role. Common applications include: Teams, Word, Excel, Tasks and Planner  Complete training in a timely manner that is assigned to you. Training is primarily conducted via Microsoft Learn modules and is assigned based on:  Position/Job Role – Most positions require a core set of Microsoft 365 working knowledge  Project Role – As member of a project team, you may be required to complete training before you can engage with the project team or commence project work  Ad-Hoc – Based on review of your performance via support requests, training modules will be assigned to increase skills  ADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS:  This position is Full-Time  Annual Salary Range: $106,000-$130,000 This position is currently remote with some work on-site, no relocation assistance package  Standard hours are 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST Thursday through Sunday, hours may vary as needed  Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods while working on a computer  Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional optional coverages offered  401k with company match  Paid time off and paid Holidays  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.