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San Diego Supercomputer Center · 20 hours ago

(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - POCT Coordinator - 137127

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$57.39/hr - $75.60/hr

2+ years exp

The San Diego Supercomputer Center is a leading academic health system in the San Diego region, and they are seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist - POCT Coordinator. This role involves overseeing laboratory testing across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee quality and compliance of POCT across multiple clinical sites, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards

Conduct site visits, audits, and staff training to maintain accurate and reliable testing practices

Serve as a technical resource for POCT equipment, troubleshooting, and implementation of new methods

Coordinate initial and annual staff training, competency assessments, and proficiency testing programs

Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with biohazard and chemical safety protocols

Perform data analysis to support quality assurance, cost control, and process improvement initiatives

Maintain strong communication with POCT users, staff, and suppliers to ensure best practices

Process applications for CLIA License renewals, changes and new applications

Advise on the management of; procurement, inventory, and proper storage of POCT supplies and equipment

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScientistPoint of Care TestingCLIACAP complianceLab equipment maintenanceData analysisTechnical writingCustomer serviceProcess improvementCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have current Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health

Bachelor's degree with a major in an appropriate scientific field

Two (2) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience

Familiarity with CLIA, CAP and State of California requirements for Point of Care Testing

Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences

Strong problem solving skills to assist clinic staff to resolve issues, remotely or on site

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Must have the ability to multitask

Teamwork, excellent communication, customer service and process improvement skills are all applicable to this position

Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability

Experience with Lab equipment maintenance, peer training, technical writing and review of standard operating procedures