The Edge Treatment Center
Location
Orange, CA | United States
Job description
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in Toxicology for EZ Checkup
Role Description: We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to help us build a brand new toxicology lab in Orange County with a primary focus on supporting patients in treatment for substance use disorders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to dive into the development, opening, and growth of a clinical lab throughout the entire process. You'll work with our outside consultant, our expansion team, and the laboratory director as we get the lab built out, running, and licensed. We will start with an initial application for moderate complexity testing in two sub-specialties: chemistry and toxicology (screening only), but expand into a high complexity lab over time. The ideal candidate possesses at least a bachelor's degree and a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license with experience performing validations and data review for drug confirmation testing using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS) methods. The candidate will also fulfill duties of the General Supervisor as delegated by the Laboratory Director. This position proves a unique opportunity to create a laboratory space with a team that values high quality patient care and making a difference in people's lives. The laboratory space is modern with several amenities that make for an enjoyable working environment. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday; hours somewhat negotiable Salary Range: $84k - $106k Work Location: One Location Laboratory Type: Independent reference laboratory Specialties: Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology Physical Requirements: Lift up to 25 lbs Responsibilities: • Follow, and enforce all laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with regulatory guidelines set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). • Responsible for consultation with representatives on testing required to meet their scientific objectives and subsequent translation of protocol requirements into validated SOPs and implementation of those procedures. • Development, validation, and implementation of new assays. • Provide input for new test validation commitments. Establish and keep validation commitment dates. • Assesses results with respect to controls, reviews results for accuracy, and communicates results of testing performed to physicians and other authorized personnel. • Maintains accurate records of tests conducted, results, data and patients tested including calculation of results from supplied data, obtained data and statistics for quality assurance. • Monitor all equipment and schedule and document all maintenance and calibration. • Monitor all equipment and schedule and document all maintenance and calibration. • Maintain a clean and efficient work area and replenish supplies as necessary. • Communicates problems or matters of a scientific, technical and/or administrative nature both within the department and interdepartmentally. • If delegated by the Medical Director, assumes responsibility as General Supervisor for a designated subspecialty. • Advise and train nursing staff and other authorized personnel on sample collection processes. • May initially be responsible for inventory management, laboratory administrative needs, and hazardous waste management including communication with commercial waste haulers. • Other duties assigned by laboratory leadership. The CLS will help Toxicology Team on data review and validations of new assays via LC/MS methods. Education & Training • At least a 4-year Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or equivalent experience in the field of chemistry, biology, laboratory science, or a related field. • Must possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) License. • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal. • 1+ years of experience in toxicology/special chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with the following attributes: • 3+ years of experience with validating LC/MS methods. • Also meets the requirements for the General Supervisor. • Bachelor's degree or higher in lab science and 1+ years training or experience in a high complexity laboratory. • Candidates with a CDPH Clinical Laboratory Bioanalyst license (CLB) will be given highest preference. Additional Traits: • Expert knowledge of laboratory workflows and QC and QA. • Excels working in an unstructured, autonomous environment. • Demonstrated experience identifying projects, taking ownership, and executing quickly with high attention to detail and limited direct oversight. • Able to integrate information from multiple sources, make decisions with documented rationale, and execute efficiently. • Communicates well with upper management and outside consultant to deliver updates in a timely manner, provide feedback, and work collaboratively to meet team goals. • Excited by challenges and eager to invent and deploy creative solutions. • Driven by desire to provide high performing, quality lab services. • Experience overseeing implementation or upgrades to Laboratory Information (Management) Systems is a plus. Notes: We appreciate that your background and experience may not match the description exactly, but if you think you would be a good fit for this position, we invite you to apply and would be happy to discuss.Job tags
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