CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Summary:

Pangea Laboratory is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team!  The Clinical Lab Scientist is a licensed professional responsible for performing high-complexity clinical laboratory testing, with emphasis on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and assay validation, in accordance with Pangea’s protocols and regulatory standards. This role maintains competency in all phases of testing (pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic), operates and troubleshoots automated laboratory instruments, and ensures accurate and timely entry of patient results into the laboratory information system. The Clinical Lab Scientist is accountable for real-time documentation of testing activities, quality control, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications. Working under the direction of the Laboratory Director (or designee), this position also supports the evaluation and implementation of new methods, contributes to the creation and revision of standard operating procedures, manages reagent and supply inventory, adapts to evolving workflows, and effectively communicates with management, auditors, clients, and internal teams.

This role will be fully on-site in Tustin, CA with working hours M-F 10AM to 6:30PM. 

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and maintains competency in all technical procedures (pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic) per Pangea's protocols and procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation assigned to designated department and/or shift, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair procedures as required.
• Consistently and accurately transcribes patient test results from raw data generated from an instrument into the laboratory information system.
• Must have good reasoning ability; be knowledgeable of clinical pathology processes and use organizational skills to meet established turnaround time deadlines.
• Responsible for the accurate documentation of all testing activities including but not limited to patient specimens, proficiency testing, quality control results, performance of preventive maintenance/calibration of instruments, and LIS results entry.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem(s) or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Chief Operating Officer or Laboratory Director.
• Responsible for the documentation of corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Responsible for the inventory monitoring, labeling, and storing of incoming reagents and supplies.
• Maintains complete and documents records in real time that includes but is not limited to department logs, files, batch records, and work sheets.
• Participates in the evaluation of new methods and procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director or designee.
• Adapts to changes in processes, accepting approved changes and learning new tasks.
• Responsible for the creating and revising standard operating procedures following all document control processes.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience as an active licensed clinical laboratory scientist is preferred, including Next Generation Sequencing and assay validation.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• State of California license required; Generalist CLS license is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel and Word.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret such documents as pertaining to the performance and analysis of analytical testing.  This could include but not limited to reagent package inserts, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, auditors and internal customers.

About Us:

Pangea Laboratory is a California-based diagnostics company founded in 2014. We focus on the precise, early detection of emerging diseases. Our mission is to have a positive impact on human life, by providing biomedical communities with reliable and high-quality testing services, delivering the data they need to diagnose and treat diseases in an effective and timely manner. Named a Top Workplace by the OC Register, Pangea Laboratory continues to be a place where employees feel engaged, connected, and energized about their work. If you are passionate about helping people in advancing science and working with awesome teams in a fast-growing company, we want to speak with you!

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $47 - $55 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Pangea Laboratory also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Pangea Laboratory welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite – Pangea HQ, 14762 Bentley Circle, Tustin, CA 92780

Disclaimer:

At Pangea, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.

All legitimate communications will come from an official Pangea or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to jobs@pangealab.com