Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Company: Intellectt
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Duration: Long Term
Work Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Summary:
Intellectt is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to support laboratory testing operations at Abbott in Santa Rosa, California. The ideal candidate must hold an active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist, Toxicologist, or Chemist) and possess a Bachelor's degree in Science.
The candidate will be responsible for performing and reviewing laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy and validity of test results, maintaining laboratory equipment, monitoring quality control activities, and ensuring compliance with California state regulations and CLIA requirements. Experience in toxicology laboratories and mass spectrometry is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory tests according to approved procedures, California state regulations, and CLIA requirements.
- Review, verify, and certify laboratory test results before release.
- Monitor quality control (QC) results and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.
- Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning.
- Investigate inconsistent test results, testing issues, and quality incidents.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, including calibration records, QC reports, and SOPs.
- Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and validation protocols.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate the competency of unlicensed laboratory personnel.
- Support Quality Assurance (QA), Performance Improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Maintain professional knowledge and meet California CLS continuing education requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license under BPC Chapter 3 as a Generalist, Toxicologist, or Chemist.
- Bachelor's degree in Science is mandatory.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry preferred; alternatively, 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology will be accepted.
- Experience with pipetting and computer applications.
- Ability to learn and work with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures, quality control, and calibration requirements.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and communicate effectively with peers and subordinates.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
- Ability to work in a flexible environment, moving between laboratory and office settings while managing multiple requests and interruptions.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience reviewing mass spectrometry data in a toxicology laboratory.
- Hands-on experience with LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry).
- Hands-on experience with GC/MS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry).
- Experience with toxicology testing and clinical laboratory operations.
- Experience with laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Previous experience providing technical supervision and training to laboratory personnel.
Pay Range: $40-45/hr on W2
Benefits:
- Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
- Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.