Scientist I (Molecular Biology)

Pay Rate: BR / Bill Rate: BR Shift: Start time at 10am (full 8 hour shift) Responsibilities Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses involving sample receiving, processing, and result reporting Ensures instruments and equipment in the clinical lab are functioning properly and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance in a timely manner Participates in proficiency testing Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies Supervises laboratory assistants Complies with Life Technologies Clinical Services Lab safety policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Experience A BS/BA degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university Preferred A current American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Medical Technologist license and/or A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing Skills Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance Working Conditions May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals. (small quantities of ethanol and xylene) Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.