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Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Lab, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the Clinical Laboratory and the supervision of laboratory personnel. The supervisor is also responsible for performing medium and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, interpreting and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment. The CLS must exhibit leadership skills such as good judgment, sound analysis, decision-making, ability to remain professional and composed under pressure, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the laboratory and across departments. This position requires flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laboratory including holidays, weekends and the evening shift.

You will:

• Perform analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues. 
• Check, monitor and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and implement a resolution or initiates a service request as necessary.
• Review, interpret and report patient results as assigned.Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that adversely affect the test performance.
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed.
• Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation.
• Participate and comply with Quality and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.
• Perform other laboratory duties as needed.

Your qualifications will include:

• Must possess a valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseBachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
• At least 6 years of laboratory experience or equivalent
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in molecular biology techniques preferredWorking knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations preferred
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
• Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environmentStrong computer skills
• Ability to analyze and solve basic issues that impact the performance of the assay
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly
• Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
• Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expectedFlexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laboratory

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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