Clinical Lab Scientist - Consumer Genetics - San Diego

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Clinical Lab Scientist in San Diego CA.

Labcorp offers free parking and an innovative workplace where you can contribute to cutting edge medical technology!

In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

**Pay Range: $52.00 - $58.00 per hour

Plus 10% shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Calculate results using testing data with both manual and computerized procedures
• Utilize a wide array of instrumentation, including Hamilton, Zephyr, and next generation sequencers Illumina HiSEQ, performing quality control, troubleshooting, and calibrations, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Accurately enter results of testing. Review reports to ensure accurate test result reporting
• Identify and respond to critical values or unusual or unexpected results and maintain proper documentation
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Evaluate instrument performance check results. Perform linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required
• Perform Quality Control and calibrations as required
• Recognize problems and initiate troubleshooting steps to evaluate testing failures and other problems
• Monitor and maintain a consistent supply of reagents and consumables
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory assistants and associates and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Assist training new employees
• Review and edit technical instructions and standard operating procedures

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or similar scientific discipline required
• CA CLS license required (Generalist or Specialist for designated department)
• Specialist in Molecular (CGMBS) license highly desired
• 3 years of experience as a CLS preferred
• Previous molecular diagnostics experience including DNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR,Real-Time PCR, capillary electrophoresis and DNA sequencing highly desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and experience with a laboratory information system
• Experience with accreditation inspections and writing and editing laboratory Standard Operated Procedures (SOP) highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs