Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Our client is a Long Island based provider of molecular technologies for clinical and commercial applications.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Our client, a provider of molecular technologies for clinical and commercial applications, is in the process of setting up a CLEP/CLIA Clinical Lab. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory functions in a newly developed COVID-19 Diagnostic testing laboratory. Qualified candidates must possess a current New York State Department of Education license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT). The company offers highly competitive compensation, growth opportunity, and great benefits. The salary for this position ranges up to $125,000 per year DOE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing of specimens. Performs lab procedures of moderate and high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in sectional laboratory procedures.
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operations of all instrumentation. Reviews all pertinent SOPMs. Manipulates and operates simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers; may perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment; problem-solve equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees. Participates in the training of technical staff and monitors their progress with supervisor. Serves as a resource to peers and other personnel.
• Maintains lab safety at all times by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples.
• Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records. Reviews and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC trends or problems, makes judgments and takes appropriate corrective action. Prior to releasing any test results. (If applicable)
• Operates laboratory instruments and performs routine maintenance & procedural calibrations. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and documents all lab instrument and / or reagent problems. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs and maintains records of actions. Contacts technical services representatives when necessary to resolve problems.
• Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System (if applicable). Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results and/or testing delay.

Experience, Certification, and Educational Requirements:

• Must hold active NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.
• BS Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• 2+ years’ experience.
• Experience in a Virology Testing Laboratory desired.
• Experience in RNA Extraction and PCR Amplification.
• Supervisory Experience in a clinical lab setting.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• New York State Department of Education License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT).

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