Clinical Lab Scientist 2

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Duties:

• Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Each individual performing high complexity testing must—
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Education and Experience:

• Current California CGMBS license preferred. CLS license acceptable.
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting; preferably with experience in a high complexity molecular testing environment. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and/or array genotyping experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with detailed procedures that ensure the safety of all
• Must be flexible to work different shifts, such as Saturdays and evenings
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently, following detailed work instructions, and as part of a cohesive team that together completes daily sample intake and processing in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties to meet timelines
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills are essential
• Detail-oriented and conscientious

Vishnu Kumar

Associate Recruiter

Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960

Office: +1.973.967.3585 | Fax: 973.998.2599