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POSITION SUMMARY:   The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •         Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed •         Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors  •         Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab •         Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized work space •         Completes training and other deadlines on time. •         Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available •         Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users) •         Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors •         Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor •         Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices. •         Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation •         Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable) • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition •         Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail) •         Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement •         Assists teammates in completing daily tasks •         Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others •         Adheres to Departmental Expectations •         This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job •         Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. •         Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. •         Performs other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS: •         1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment. •         BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field •         Current California CLS  license (Clinical Laboratory Science - Generalist) or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist)   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: •         Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills. •