Clinical Lab Scientist I

We are looking for Clinical Lab Scientist I for our client in Tucson AZ.

Job Title: Clinical Lab Scientist I

Job Location: Tucson AZ

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $30.00hr - $32.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Experience working in a clinical laboratory.
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC), chromogenic in-situ hybridization (ISH), and histology lab environments.
• Experience with CAP/CLIA regulations, immunoassays, and molecular biology.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens, interpreting and reporting results and complying with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Test Instructions, and related CAP/CLIA Regulations and guidelines.
• Participates in scientific studies and activities supporting registrational and non-registrational clinical trials.
• Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
• Works under general supervision, to support aspects of clinical testing and sample processing, adhering to CAP/CLIA regulations and ISO 15189 guidelines.
• Performs high-complexity testing within the CDx CAP/CLIA Laboratory.
• Monitors performance of IHC, ISH, molecular assays, and immunoassays; assists with lab failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Performs accessioning of biological samples (blood, plasma, tissue) and quality control of demographic data input.
• Communicates with clients on held and rejected samples.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate regulatory agencies (SHE, OSHA).
• Critically evaluated quality control and test results against acceptance criteria to support clinical testing.
• Uses technical writing skills and Good Documentation Practices to complete lab documentation, SOPs, and Quality documents.
• Participate in routine lab maintenance and lab safety inspections.
• May perform basic troubleshooting for issues related to instrumentation.
• Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions; initiate and implement process improvements.

Skills:

• Histotechnologist certification (HT or HTL).
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• In-situ hybridization (ISH).
• Molecular assays.
• Immunoassays.
• Technical writing.
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Qualification And Education:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities