Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Updated on 1/24/2023
Locations
San Carlos, CA, USA
Experience Level
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Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment
- BS/BA degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field
- Current California CLS license or CGMBS license required (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills
- Experience in Molecular Biology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Word processing and data management skills
Responsibilities
- Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed
- Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors
- Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
- Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized work space
- Completes training and other deadlines on time
- Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available
- Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
- Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors
- Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
- Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable)
- Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
- Communicates with the team and other departments (including via e-mail)
- Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement
- Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
- Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others
- Adheres to Departmental Expectations
- This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
- Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
- Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Company Overview
Natera's mission is to change the management of disease worldwide with a focus on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplantation.
Benefits
- Flexible medical plans
- Investment options
- Time off
- Workplace perks
Company Core Values
- A person behind every sample
- Embrace diversity
- Be accountable
- Think team
- Learn and nimble
- Show me the data
- Be ready to change the world
- Integrity is in our DNA