Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Job description

·  Job facts

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to standard operating procedures
·  Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
·  Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
·  Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
·  Participate in instrument validation, proficiency testing, and quality assurance activities
·  Utilize good documentation practices and follow laboratory safety policies
·  Review, interpret and report patient results
·  Independently identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance
·  Supervise the work of clinical laboratory assistants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education:

·  Must possess a BS or BA degree in an appropriate discipline
·  Completion of a CLS training program at an accredited institution or clinical laboratory work experience within the last five years
·  Must possess a valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license

Experience:

·  Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a clinical laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills such as word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information systems
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance
·  Possess working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
·  Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance
·  Laboratory automation skills preferred

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Research & Development, Research & Development > R&D Services and Operations

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.