Posted Position Title Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - PCR

Job Number	1872598
Business	GE Healthcare
Business Segment	Healthcare Life Sciences
About Us	What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, we strive to see life more clearly. Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing healthcare costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world. We are a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), employing more than 46,000 people worldwide and serving healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries. We believe in our strategy - and we'd like you to be a part of it. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and people to help solve one of the world's toughest challenges and shape a new age of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are committed to making a difference - they do! At work for a healthier world. For more information about GE Healthcare join our LinkedIn Group: GE Healthcare Global Community, http://linkd.in/p3Dqyk GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business delivers breakthroughs in tools for drug discovery and biopharmaceutical manufacturing and the latest in cellular technologies, enabling scientists and specialists around the world to discover new and better ways to predict, diagnose and treat disease earlier.  The Life Sciences business also makes systems and equipment for the purification of biopharmaceuticals GE is an equal opportunity employer.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Research - Biology
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	California
City	Aliso Viejo
Postal Code	92656-1460
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) works independently under minimal supervision and will accurately perform either a greater number or more varied, complex or difficult tasks and assignments than work performed by a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I). He/she will be required to assume initiative for prompt, accurate performance of tests with appropriate documentation of result.
Essential Responsibilities	• Need to perform simple to complex assays by following the established departmental protocols. • Read and understand all the SOPs related to the department and adhere to all rules and protocols. • Read and record critical assay dependent measurements. • Need to perform analysis accurately on a daily basis for the discipline assigned to CLS per the department. • Data entry and reporting via the laboratory’s LIS system. • Prepare clinical specimens for testing and identify specimen related problems. • Take a main role in performing QC for reagents and chemicals and by using the SOPs. • Review and approve Quality control and Quality Assurance results. • Must 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 or director. • Must document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification. • Responsible in assisting the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and reports any delays and problems that can cause significant delay on the workflow process to supervisors, or technical direct. • Monitor TAT and workflow • Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as required by the company. • Accurately perform and record proficiency testing. • Consistently and independently performs more complex level of clinical tests, demonstrating higher levels of accuracy and productivity • Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures. • Accurately enters results of testing. Checks computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting results. • Review clinical results for accuracy and completeness of peers • Effectively resolves common problems or is able to check with group leaders when it is uncertain. • Maintain laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration, as required. • Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines. • Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds. • Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of personal information according to HIPPA guidelines • Other duties as assigned by R&D management
Qualifications/Requirements	• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical of Life Sciences (Biological Science background) • Minimum 2 years of experience in a discipline relevant to the department. • Current State license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). (if State required) • Must pass a color vision test if required for role • Successful candidate must have a solid understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis for the department specific techniques. • Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals. • Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures. • Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge. • Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions. • You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. • You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. • You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process. • You must submit your application for employment through Gecareers.com to be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	• Experience and knowledge in FISH techniques including wet-lab processing of FFPE and HEME tissue samples, fluorescent in-situ hybridization using both manual and automated techniques, and FISH analysis on expression markers as well as translocation markers. • Experience in other molecular biology techniques i.e. PCR, Cytogenetics, Next Generation Sequencing, FLOW, etc. • Experience in assay development • Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation. • Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.