• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of test results and/or blood products by performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs analytic procedures, including testing of specimens and/or blood products, reviewing results and interpreting results.
• Performs post-analytic procedures, including result release/reporting, result correction/amendment, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval.
• Performs pre-analytic procedures, including test order entry, specimen collection, specimen processing and/or blood product handling.
• Responsible for technical supervision in the absence of Clinical Specialist and Medical Technologist III
• Display positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor when communicating with patients, medical staff, and other departments as well as with other customers utilizing services
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Evaluate test results for completeness, accuracy and quality.

Skills: Quality Control Testing, Instrument Maintenance, Specimen Testing, Result Interpretation, Supervisory Responsibilities, Professional Communication, Professional Development, Results Evaluation

• Supervision and training of laboratory personnel
• Comply with policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient / client data and other laboratory information
• Performs maintenance on and calibrates instruments and equipment, troubleshoots and takes corrective action
• Performs quality control testing as specified in procedures.
• Assist with revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures, and forms.
• Assist in the orientation training of new employees and rotating technologists
• Performs more technically complex procedures
• Confirms abnormal results and calls the facility to obtain clinical information on patients with rare and improbable test results. 
• Record all test results on worksheets and/or LIS. 

Skills: Personnel Supervision, Data Security Compliance, Instrument Calibration and Maintenance, Quality Control Testing, Policy and Procedure Revision, Training and Orientation, Complex Procedure Execution, Critical Result Communication

• Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
• Review, interpret and report patient results
• Independently identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance
• Responsibilities include performing testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and/or Microbiology
• Assure accuracy and completeness in quality control and accurately process tests. 
• Notifies Clinical Specialist of abnormal results requiring intervention before reporting
• Assist in inventory control to help control costs

Skills: Laboratory Testing, Quality Control, Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Reagent Preparation, Data Interpretation, Problem Troubleshooting, Specialized Testing (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology), Inventory Management

• Implement and maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives as well as improving organization performance program, safety, environmental, and infection control policies
• Perform all required procedures and demonstrates proper techniques as outlined in the section procedure manual. 
• Receive blood specimens sent to the laboratory or draws blood from patients by venipuncture, observing strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis to prevent infection of the patient and contamination of the specimens
• Centrifuges blood specimens in the test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum
• Calibrate, standardize, and monitor instruments using appropriate criteria as defined in the section procedure manual and maintains related records. 
• Troubleshoot erratic data and equipment malfunctions
• Prepares solutions and reagents used in blood tests
• Maintain proper patient/sample identification and test results. 

Skills: Policy Implementation, Procedure Adherence, Venipuncture, Specimen Processing, Instrument Calibration, Data Troubleshooting, Reagent Preparation, Sample Identification Management

• Works as the CLS to perform assay(s) calibration, quality control, patient testing, clinical/non-clinical, and release patient results through the LIS system.
• Ensures that all testing on all shifts is completed and ensures that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Release patient results accurately and timely.
• Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems from the laboratories established performance specifications.
• Provides technical training and orientation in all areas of responsibility for both licensed and unlicensed employees.
• Call all critical results within specified TAT.
• Set-up of molecular assays, data analysis, and reporting results to internal pathologists.
• Train CLS personnel and other staff on lab processes
• Monitor the activities of non-licensed personnel, and assist in assay development activities.
• Demonstrate skills in areas, including policy and procedure manuals, quality control, maintenance of equipment and process improvement.

Skills: Assay Calibration, Quality Control Management, Patient Testing, Technical Training, Critical Results Communication, Molecular Assay Setup, Process Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance

• Ability to work independently and use good problem solving skills.
• Good knowledge of general laboratory analytical techniques, including instrument operation and computer skills.
• Knowledge of clinically relevant laboratory values and ramification of various test results.
• Requires moderate mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
• Proficient in required competencies upon completion of orientation as listed on the unit specific Competency Inventory.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance
• Strong communicator with the ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers 
• Experience CLS – Generalist 
• In-depth understanding of operating practices and policies

Qualifications: BS in Biomedical Sciences with 6 years of Experience

• General and working knowledge of laboratory medicine and detailed knowledge of one or more of the following areas: transfusion medicine, microbiology, serology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation testing.
• Skilled in reading documents written in Standard English as well as scientific documents such as Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.
• Skilled in writing technical reports.
• Skilled at speaking using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to ensure information is obtained and policies and procedures are understood.
• Skilled in the use of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge of the metric system.
• Word processing skills to prepare reports.
• Knowledge of where to go within the organization for information 
• Ability to judge what information should be passed on to others including management.
• Good communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Skills Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office Applications.

Qualifications: BS in Biochemistry with 2 years of Experience

• Ability to meet color vision and digital dexterity requirements.
• Professional experience working as a microbiologist for a public health agency.
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certificate.
• Strong understanding of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage laboratory objectives in a timely manner.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory data software.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Rigorous CAPA/training and EHS experience
• Comfortable using medical technologies and lab equipment

Qualifications: BS in Molecular Biology with 5 years of Experience

• Experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including working with databases and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.) is highly desirable
• Experience in immunology, microbiology, or related fields 
• Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms highly desired
• Experience in building testing laboratory infrastructure, policies, and infrastructure
• Experience in a clinical molecular laboratory 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications: BS in Medical Technology with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in and daily management of CLIA/CAP Accredited clinical laboratories.
• Manual bench PCR, RNA extraction and NGS experience highly 
• Knowledgeable in laboratory methods and techniques
• Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies used in a laboratory
• Proficient in MS Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Hospital laboratory work experience.
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state 
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Willingness to work independently as well as part of a team

Qualifications: BS in Clinical Laboratory Science with 4 years of Experience