Job Summary

Reports to Operations Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Manager. Under minimal supervision incumbent(s) will consistently and accurately perform either a greater number or more varied amount of complex or difficult tasks and assignments than the work performed by a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. This is considered a senior position and is the highest level in a two level job family

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II will have demonstrated a consistently high level of proficiency and performance in laboratory sciences, in addition, incumbent must have:

1. A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.

2. A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.

3. Demonstrated, by means of performance, advanced level of proficiency in all the above accountabilities plus at least 6 months of direct experience.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills such as EXCEL spread sheets, word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information system.

5. Demonstrated higher level of performance and accuracy in clinical testing, reporting and results than what is expected of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I.

6. ASCP QCYM, is familiar with the operation of both BD and Coulter, with at least 4 or more years progressive flow experience in a high volume clinical lab setting. Can setup, run, interpret and report all assays in the department. In addition troubleshoot the instrumentation and provide instruction to newer employees. CLS II can perform and write up a complete assay validation in compliance with CLIA and NCCLS. Can oversee bench operations responsibility, inventory, QC, PM of a dedicated section/assay group.