Lead, Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7294121 (Ref:10028369)
Posted: November 22, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.
Lead, Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We have an exciting Hematology Laboratory opportunity for a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) position at City of Hope, located in Duarte, California. The Lead CLS prepares specimens for analysis; performs and reports waived, moderate, or high complexity clinical laboratory procedures. Performs all procedures in compliance with written SOPs and FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission regulations. Assists in teaching students and staff. Demonstrates growth in analysis and troubleshooting of testing systems. Develops regulatory compliance proficiency. Exercises a deep understanding of the operations of the section, and development of staff and future testing. Acts as a technical resource for clinical laboratory staff, Supervisor, Laboratory/Department Director and Medical Director. Works as authorized by the Laboratory Director under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, CFR Section 493.1445(a). Join our dynamic team at City of Hope and contribute to groundbreaking medical research and patient care. Apply now!
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions.
- Maintain knowledge and proficiency in manual, semi-automated and automated procedures.
- Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Completeprocedures within established turnaround times.
- Reviews normal and critical results for accuracy and completeness before they are reported.
- Notifysupervisor of unusual results or discrepancies
- Performquality control procedures including preventive maintenance, calibrations, review of controls, and records data on appropriate forms.
- Support and participate in the Quality Assurance efforts and Performance Improvement process.
- Recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve problems/adverse situations utilizing analytical thinking skills.
- Guide and assist others in resolution of complex technical problems, recommending actions and evaluating outcomes.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure
- Minimum 5 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
- Hourly Pay Range: $56.361800 - $90.179100/hr
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
