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Pride Health · 3 days ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45/hr - $55/hr

0+ years exp

Pride Health is a healthcare staffing organization hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to support a medical facility in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The role involves performing complex laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Health CareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

PRAVEEN KUMAR

Responsibilities

Perform moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory tests independently, including newly introduced tests requiring specialized skills

Prepare and oversee preparation of reagents, stock solutions, standards, and controls. Test new reagents/controls and evaluate their effectiveness

Determine specimen acceptability and ensure accurate data calculations via manual or computerized methods

Accurately enter and verify test results; monitor reporting accuracy and maintain turnaround times

Evaluate and release results of routine and complex analyses. Address and document critical or unexpected results

Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of lab equipment

Perform and evaluate instrument checks, linearity, accuracy, and precision testing

Run Quality Control and calibrations; assess results for compliance before releasing data

Select/evaluate control materials, initiate corrective actions as necessary

Accurately participate in and document proficiency testing

Detect and resolve technical and operational issues, escalating to supervisors or field support as needed

Maintain accurate labeling and tracking of reagents and supplies

Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area

Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and internal/external stakeholders

Actively participate in team meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives

Undertake special projects such as evaluating new procedures, cost analysis, reference range establishment, and SOP writing

Follow company policies and safety protocols, including infection control and waste disposal

Uphold confidentiality and professional integrity at all times

Supervise and train unlicensed staff, support training programs as needed

Maintain continuing education per California state licensure requirements

Answer phones, relay messages, and perform other administrative tasks as needed

Use personal protective equipment and comply with health/safety standards

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist LicenseBachelor’s Degree in Medical TechnologyLaboratory automation systemsMass Spectrometry experienceChemistry backgroundMicrosoft OfficeTyping skills