Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

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) I you play a vital role in working behind the scenes to process laboratory tests that directly impact patient care. A CLS I 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   

• 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   

• 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. 

• Maintaining timely turnaround, completing the day’s sample quota within the allotted time of the daily shift 

• Following the laboratory’s policies, including taking and documenting corrective actions whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance 

• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or test result reporting and correcting the problem or notifying the appropriate personnel 

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 Office635) 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: $85,000-$105,000 

• This position is currently remote with some work on-site, no relocation assistance package 

• Schedule: 10 hour shifts: Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am. Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 6am; 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.