Chipton-Ross - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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: 206273 - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Industry: SCI
Region: CA-San Bernardino
City: West Sacramento
State: CA
Rate: Up to $45.00 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a contract opportunity in West Sacramento, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures.

o Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses involving sample receiving, processing, and result reporting
o Provides training to clinical laboratory personnel.
o Ensures instruments and equipment in the clinical lab. are functioning properly and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
o Participates in instrument validations, proficiency testing, and quality assurance activities.
o Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies.
o Complies with safety policies and procedures.
o Complies with QC and QA policies and procedures.
o Ensures inventory of clinical laboratory supplies and materials are available to complete required job functions.
o Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
o A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
o Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required.
o Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses.
o Strong analytical skills.
o Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
o Active CA CLS License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
o May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
o Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
o Bend or twist to reach into lower cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.
o Stretch or over-the-head arm movements to reach into high cabinets and shelves to remove or store supplies.
o Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
o Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.

EDUCATION:
A BS degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time; M-F 10AM-7PM (May Vary).
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Tyler Harrell
tharrell@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x307 or (800) 927-9318 x307

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.