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Description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Clinical Scientist II or a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Santa Rosa, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Pay: $49 - $52 per hour
Duration: 4 months

Required Skills

California CLS License (Must Have) – Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (Generalist, Toxicologist, or Chemist) with a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
Clinical Laboratory Testing & Quality – Experience performing high-complexity clinical laboratory testing, reviewing and releasing results, maintaining QC/calibration, troubleshooting instruments, investigating discrepant results, and working within CLIA/CAP regulated environments.
Mass Spectrometry / Toxicology (Preferred) – Experience with LC-MS/MS or GC-MS in a toxicology laboratory is highly preferred. Will also consider candidates with 5+ years of general clinical laboratory experience who have exposure to toxicology workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California and CLIA requirements
Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge, expertise, and sound judgement in final review and certification of results prior to release.
Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses and chemical spills to EH&S.
Apply high quality scientific techniques to challenge test results and prove their accuracy and validity and, ensure they are defensible.
Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability prior to releasing any donor test results.
Investigate inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of the observed inconsistencies so that appropriate corrective actions are taken – including halting production if necessary.
Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
Clean and maintain analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications, assist with troubleshooting as necessary and, calibrate acceptably prior to use per CLIA requirements.
Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification as required.
Assist in investigations into specimen handling procedures, analytical testing, production issues and other quality incidents as required by the department manager.
Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for the department.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Job Description:

Provide assistance, supervision, training and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel and certify their continued competency per state requirements.
As applicable, attend seminars and obtain training as necessary to maintain and improve professional knowledge and to satisfy continuing education requirements for state of California CLS licensing.
Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor or Lab Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides general or direct supervision of Lab General personnel and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations in the absence of the Department Manager, General Supervisor and Lab Director
Functions as a Technical Supervisor according to CLIA regulations and assists the Quality team with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Toxicologist or, Chemist).
MUST HAVE Bachelors' Degree in Science.
Preferred: Minimum 2 Years' Experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry, but will accept 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology.
Must have pipetting and computer skills, able to learn LIMS systems.
Must possess strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and, provide coaching to peers and sub-ordinates.
Ability to work in a flexible work environment (move between laboratory and office) with constant interruptions and requests for support throughout the day.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
Team player
Interpersonal skills
Drives for results
High level of attention to detail
Adaptability

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About Company

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

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