23I/Agac - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

This position will be based within our site in Santa Monica, California. As such, you will need the right to work in the USA to be considered for this position. It is essential that you hold a CLS Licence for the State of California with experience in CLIA Accredited laboratories.



Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that EQA/IQC Investigations & Actions are progressed in line with documented Standard Operation Procedures.
• Operation of various automated analytical systems including but not limited to Rx Imola, Rx Modena, Siemens Roche Urisys, Sysmex Xs-1000i, Evidence Investigator, Evidence, Evolution, ELISA, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Instruments.
• Individuals must be flexible in working hours, if required.
• Ensuring that all documentation and records of analytical results are fully completed, stored securely, and archived as required.
• Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria.
• Preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• Routine use of the Randox Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assisting in the writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the Department and maintaining documentation updates.
• Analysis and submission of all appropriate clinical proficiency testing programs.
• Conduct testing of blood samples (also handling of urine/sputum/swabs) for clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing, including various manual screening and mostly automated methods of clinical and research assays, covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
• Performing troubleshooting on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing.
• Routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Training of staff in analytical procedures.
• Ensuring that all methods used for testing in the Laboratory are validated and pass quality control / Calibration, prior to ensure conformity with regularity requirements and/or manufacturers claims in the Instructions for Use.
• Completing Fit for Purpose Assessments/Technical Validations for the Clinical Assays routinely run in Randox Clinical Laboratory Services according to CLIA/CAP/ISO17025 guidelines.

The Candidate:
Essential:

• Extensive and demonstrable work experience in CLIA regulated laboratory.
• Extensive professional experience (excluding experience gained during education) in clinical diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Works well under pressure.
• BSc. in Biomedical Science and Diploma in Professional Practice or qualified to at least degree level in a Biological Sciences/Biology degree only.
• Highly motivated, independent, and proactive, anticipates needs and acts accordingly.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• CLS License in state of California.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work as a team member of a cross-functional team to accomplish time-driven goals.

Desirable:

• Flexible working hours to complete business contracts within scheduled timeframes.
• Experience with both clinical and research use only (RUO, IUO) lab works.
• Working knowledge of quality systems in particular CLIA, CAP or ISO17025.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.