Clinical Lab Specialist II
On-siteMaryland Heights, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine high complexity testing of biological specimens while maintaining required competencies and adhering to internal SOPs and external regulations. Operate equipment, monitor for errors, and conduct preventive maintenance, resolving routine problems and escalating non-routine issues as appropriate. Assist with processing bio-waste, managing incoming supplies and reagents, and ensuring donor, patient, and employee confidentiality. Participate in performance improvement teams, training programs, and proficiency survey sample testing reviews. Provide mentorship and guidance to newer staff, liaise with vendors and clients for direct customer service, and assist with equipment calibration and qualification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Biology or Chemistry required, or science related degree where education and training meet CFR 493.1489
- CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required
- California testing requirements where required by law or SOP
- Appropriate state licensure and/or certificate, where applicable, required
- Must possess High Complexity Testing competencies required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CLIA, and other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies required
- Must possess at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
- Must possess demonstrated advanced clinical laboratory knowledge and competency so as to provide testing quality control, as well as proficient training and guidance to newer staff
- Must possess demonstrated proficiency of complex equipment and reagent maintenance, for troubleshooting, and problem resolution
- Advanced proficiency must be demonstrated with all equipment at the assigned location
- Must possess demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, proficiency survey sample testing
- Must have previous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist at Creative Testing Solutions
- Must possess demonstrated equipment calibration and qualification proficiency for all equipment at the assigned location
- Must possess advanced clinical laboratory competency expertise that meets regulatory and SOP requirements, so as to assist with staff competency assessments and training
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Must have proficient computer skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member
- Must be able to understand, follow, and give precise written and verbal instructions, and perform all activities safely
- Must be able to read and comprehend written procedures and instructions
- 5+ hours per shift: Sitting, Standing Handling
- Finger dexterity, Pinching
- 3- 5 hours per shift: Lifting to 40 pounds
- Up to 3 hours per shift: Walking Climbing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist to shoulder, reaching knee to waist, reaching floor to knee, grasping items, carrying/move items up to 40 pounds
- Travel: <5%
- All candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Trainer Certification preferred, but required for CLS IVs in Plasma Services
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