Apex Systems is looking to hire MULTIPLE Clinical Scientists in the Oro Valley, AZ area!
**For immediate consideration please send an updated copy of your resume to Megan at mmantlo@apexsystems.com with "Clinical Scientist" in the subject line**
Title: Clinical Lab Scientist
Rate: $27/hr-$30/hr (dependent on experience)
Duration: Starting at 6 months with possible extension
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm MST (Can be flexible)
Location: Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Summary
- Responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens, interpreting and reporting results and complying with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Test Instructions, and related CAP/CLIA Regulations and guidelines.
- Participates in scientific studies and activities supporting registrational and non-registrational clinical trials.
- Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
Responsibilities
- Works under general supervision, to support aspects of clinical testing and sample processing, adhering to CAP/CLIA regulations and ISO 15189 guidelines.
- Performs high-complexity testing within the CDx CAP/CLIA Laboratory. Monitors performance of IHC, ISH, molecular assays, and immunoassays; assists with lab failure investigations and root cause analysis.
- Performs accessioning of biological samples (blood, plasma, tissue) and quality control of demographic data input. Communicates with clients on held and rejected samples.
- Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate regulatory agencies (SHE, OSHA)
- Critically evaluated quality control and test results against acceptance criteria to support clinical testing.
- Uses technical writing skills and Good Documentation Practices to complete lab documentation, SOPs, and Quality documents.
- Participate in routine lab maintenance and lab safety inspections.
- May perform basic troubleshooting for issues related to instrumentation.
- Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions; initiate and implement process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a science related field
- 1+ years experience working in a clinical lab (preferred)
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC), chromogenic in-situ hybridization (ISH), histology lab experience (CAP/CLIA), immunoassays and molecular biology experience. (preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, statistical analysis, and LIMS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
- Requires excellent attention to detail; ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
**For immediate consideration please send an updated copy of your resume to Megan at mmantlo@apexsystems.com with "Clinical Scientist" in the subject line**
