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Exact Sciences · 1 day ago

Clinical Lab Scientist II - NGS

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

Exact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing, interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations while contributing to quality control and assurance procedures.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment

Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing

Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance and/or laboratory operations

Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks

Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations

Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures, as needed

Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying 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

Manage daily test processing needs along with project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner

Communicate effectively with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed

Participate in quality assurance and inspection preparation activities

Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner

Participate in continuing education and staff meetings. Responsible for own professional development

Meet productivity and TAT expectations

Work as part of a team

Be flexible with tasks and schedules

Excellent attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

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 95% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 5% 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

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

Conducts training and competency assessments for team members as assigned

Participates in review and editing of laboratory manuals

Participate in activities that demonstrate leadership behaviors, such as mentoring, leading meetings, committee involvement and other assigned duties

Complete other assigned projects that support the clinical laboratory

Qualification

Clinical laboratory testingQuality control proceduresLaboratory equipment troubleshootingMolecular biology techniquesLaboratory information systemsEffective communicationAttention to detailTeam collaborationAdaptability

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

2+ years of CAP/CLIA clinical laboratory experience

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

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

Professional working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations

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

Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles

Experience working with laboratory information systems