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Exact Sciences · 1 day ago

Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Shift Lead - Saturday-Tuesday Sat-Mon 6am-4:30pm

US - WI - Marshfield

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

Exact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform moderate and high complexity laboratory testing, interpret and report results, and assist with quality control and assurance procedures while demonstrating leadership in the laboratory.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures with minimal supervision

Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures

Identify potential problems, determine potential solutions, and take appropriate action in order to maintain a high level of quality in test processes and results

Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks

Participate in research, validation, and/or implementation of new procedures and/or technologies

Maintain stringent standards for quality, by identifying, investigating, correcting, and documenting any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution

Determine appropriate time allocation between daily test processing needs and project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner with minimal direction

Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with internal employees, managers, customers, and cross-functional teams

Model behaviors that promote high productivity, quality and maintaining TAT

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Demonstrate adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Act with an inclusive mindset

Work a designated schedule

Ability to work overtime, as needed

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day

Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day

Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day

Ability to perform technical work up to 80% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 20% of a typical working day

Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height

Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions

Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements

Comply with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the clinical laboratory safety manual

Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range

May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation

Observe principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintain ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers, and other health care professionals

Travel between Exact Sciences sites may be required

Perform job duties as expected of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Perform training and competency tasks with laboratory personnel on current and new procedures

Provide leadership in daily activities as a shift senior scientist

Assist the laboratory supervisors including, but not limited to, writing, and reviewing procedures, documents, and forms, and assisting in developing the troubleshooting and decision-making skills of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists

Oversee the activities and provide guidance and constructive feedback to clinical laboratory scientists I and II

Ability to recognize deviations from the accepted practice and perform deep root cause analysis

Professional demeanor and behavior in all work-related interactions

Ability to respond to stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner

Qualification

Clinical laboratory testingQuality control proceduresLaboratory automationMolecular biology techniquesProject managementLeadership skillsProfessionalismTechnical troubleshootingEffective communicationAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination

3+ years of high complexity clinical testing experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Demonstrated strong professionalism and leadership skills

Demonstrated intermediate level project management skills

Demonstrated strong technical skills and professional working knowledge of job industry

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

For degree not in those listed above: 90 semester hours which must include 16 semester hours in chemistry (6 of which must be in inorganic chemistry); 16 semester hours in biology courses and 3 semester hours of math

Certification from one of the nationally recognized certification agencies such as ASCP or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent

Experience with laboratory automation and laboratory information systems

Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles