Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS)
Location: Northridge, CA
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $42.00/hr. on W2
Important Requirements
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist License required
- Must be willing to work weekends
- Onsite interview (approximately 1 hour)
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Position Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for performing laboratory testing, reviewing and reporting test results, preparing and labeling blood components, and supporting laboratory operations in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct testing of blood products and donor samples, including CBC and pH testing.
- Record, interpret, review, and report laboratory results accurately.
- Verify acceptability of blood samples and prepare specimens for send-out testing.
- Operate, maintain, and perform quality control on laboratory equipment.
- Prepare blood components from whole blood and apheresis collections.
- Label, quarantine, release, and destroy blood products as required.
- Maintain laboratory records and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Perform proficiency testing and support CAP requirements.
- Troubleshoot laboratory issues and document corrective actions.
- Monitor laboratory inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Prepare laboratory statistics and reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and SOP updates.
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Qualifications
- Current California CLS Generalist License required.
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field preferred.
- New graduates will be considered.
- Previous CLS experience preferred.
- Blood donor center or transfusion services experience is a plus.
- MT (ASCP) certification preferred.
Technical Skills
- Laboratory testing and quality control
- Hematology (CBC)
- Blood component processing
- cGMP and regulatory compliance
- CAP proficiency testing
- Laboratory documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)