Clinical Lab Specialist 1st Shift

Job Title : Clinical Lab Specialist

Location : 201 Carlson Circle, San Marcos, TX

Start Date : 10 / 20 / 2025 to 04 / 19 / 2026 (Possible extension for longer term)

Schedule :

08 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM

(1st shift)

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Summary :

The Clinical Laboratory Specialist provides hands-on technical support for day-to-day clinical and manufacturing operations of XXX Laboratory Solutions Inc.

Responsibilities include :

• Patient molecular / serologic and manufacturing testing of samples with the ability to perform and summarize data for review and reporting, participate in method validations, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly QC of equipment and systems.
• A Clinical Laboratory Specialist ensures that they perform their duties while maintaining regulatory compliance and with operational efficiency.
• Primary responsibilities for role :
• Performs duties related to tests, instruments, and reagents. Identifies any potential instrument or regent problems and escalates to Lead.
• Maintains the workplace in a clean and organized manner .
• Maintains proper PPE sample / material handling; logs all incoming materials . Maintains technical competencies; ensures annual competencies are up-to-date; aligns annual CE with competencies .
• Performs high- / mid-complexity, and simple routine tests .
• Ensures accurate data transfer and electronic report generation, documents final results, submits results for review .
• Performs accessioning of clinical samples in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) . Uses LIS effectively to sign-off test completion, communicates to management that results are ready for review / release .
• Reports incorrect sample submissions to management; communicates written reports to clients .
• Assists with training new employees for routine, moderate, and high-complexity tests; performs competency assessments of all staff .
• Maintains strict adherence to SOPs, Quality System Essentials (QSE), good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and regulatory guidelines .
• Performs feasibility studies and assists management in the development of new assays .
• Assists with strategic project testing; assists in summarizing data .
• Participates in validation protocols; assists in the summary of validation data . Performs equipment annual calibrations .
• Utilizes Microsoft tools to summarize daily, weekly, and monthly Quality metric data . Supports Leads document (MediaLab) deviations to SOPs . Utilizes MediaLab software to enter deviations and CAPA submissions / updates .
• Maintains CE credits consistent with laboratory policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Experience : Entry :

No previous experience required. Twelve (12) months or less of experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment is a plus

Occupational demands :

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment.

Frequently sits a total of 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Holds and uses calibrated micro pipettors for extended time periods that includes some repetitive action.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 Ibs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand. Able to listen and understand instructions. Able to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Worker Instructions?