Laboratory Scientist

Job title: Laboratory Scientist

About the Role Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing. May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing. Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as Testing Personnel for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations.

What You'll Do

• Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
• Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor, pathologist, or principal investigator as appropriate.
• Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures.
• Performs routine logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines.
• Actively participates in regulatory inspections.
• Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed.
• Assists with training of new staff and/or students.
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients.
• Depending on the site or department, may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to; a) training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing. b) Troubleshoot the performance of waived testing, including IT connectivity issues. c) Review the quality performance of waived testing. d) Participate in the implementation, including validation, if necessary, of waived testing.
• Depending on the site or department, may collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Education and experience per CLIA requirements for Laboratory Scientist I/II/III as described in the posting, with multiple pathways including bachelor’s or associate degrees in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, and combinations of the above with direct clinical laboratory experience. Note: some options allow a bachelor’s in physical sciences through December 31, 2024, or equivalency if applicable.
• No experience required for Laboratory Scientist I; progressive experience/qualifications for higher levels as outlined in CLIA-based criteria.
• Ability to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing and to participate in QA/QC, regulatory inspections, and training.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to liaise with internal and external customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Hourly position; currency USD; no specific range provided in posting.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 0830-1700 with other shifts as needed; onsite at Woodward/Clinical Trials location.
• Benefits not specified in posting.