Clinical Lab Scientist III Group Lead

Clinical Lab Scientist III Group Lead - Berkeley CA Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $60.80 - $68.50 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Thispositionisaccountable forperforming clinical laboratory testing following all applicable policies and is a senior technical resource which assists with trouble shooting and competency assessment.

• Consistently and independently performs moderately to highly complex clinical testsfollowing the required procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.
• Performs the duties of General Supervisor as described in42 CFR 493.1463and alsofollows the responsibilities delegated by Laboratory Director in delegation form.
• Assist with orientation training and competency of evaluation of all staff.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions standards and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based onstandard criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
• Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.
• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results and documents action taken.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrument and/or assaytrouble-shooting.
• Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity accuracy and precision checks as required.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results to determine acceptability of result release.
• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance if necessary.
• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
• Consistently maintainsa safe and neat work area.
• Demonstrate effective two-way communication with staff immediate manager suppliers internal and external customers via meetings written and verbal interactions to create an informed positive environment.
• Trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs where applicable.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
• Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager. This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements method comparison cost analysis establishment of reference ranges writing and revising technical procedures and evaluation of productivity and key results measures.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Provides constant direction to unlicensed staff as required.
• Assists the supervisor to update and maintain the computer database for their area of testing responsibility and/or department.
• Works with Supervisory staff to schedule effective weekly workloads.
• Assists department Supervisor or manager by providing technical direction to staff members. May provide feedback to Supervisor on individualand/or team learning progress.
• Demonstratesleadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• Consistently demonstrates a high level of initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Adaptsto change in a way that promotes coordination and teamwork.
• Recognized as an organized participant or leader of meetings. Effectively delegates and utilizes individual skills of staff.
• Regularly updatesthe departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current process.
• Effectivelymonitorsand adjustsstaff and assay schedules to maximize department efficiency and meet established goals.
• Oversees test performance driving process and project management and submission of required reports to meet established deadlines.
• Responsible for following all required procedures practices and related guidelines as provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety environmental and infection control.
• Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
• Attends a minimum of twelve contact hours of continuing education program each year in both technical and managerial areas. The continuing education must meet the education requirements for California state licensure.
• Answers phones transfersor takes accurate messages.
• Complieswith all health and safety policies proceduresand to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required WorkExperience:

• Minimum4 years of progressive laboratory experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping reaching and fine manipulation.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.
• Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functionsrequiring detection of or rating of intensity of colors ( reading).

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word Excel Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Other automation skills helpful.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct adverse and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property information assets and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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