Flow Cytometry Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Flow Cytometry Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Department: Flow Cytometry  

Shift: Tuesday – Saturday 3:00 am – 11:30 am

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services  

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.   YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.  

Summary/Objective The Flow Cytometry CLS is responsible for performing daily Flow Cytometry and Hematology test procedures on bone marrow and tissue specimens.  This position prepares specimens using a variety of procedures for antibody staining, acquisition, and analysis on a multi-color flow cytometer.  This position may also perform hematology functions such as performing CBC on peripheral blood specimens.  

Essential Functions

• Follows all Laboratory procedures pertaining to proper specimen handling and processing and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed in accordance with CAP and CLIA regulations.

• Maintains documentation for QC and maintenance of all equipment in the Flow Cytometry Laboratory including cleaning and calibration of all instruments.

 • Maintains all supplies and monitors inventory in the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.

• Prepares and maintains all solutions, reagents, and cocktails according to laboratory procedures.

• Prepares all specimens for testing and monitors any specimen issues while following appropriate corrective action.

• Processes specimens for flow cytometry, stains processed specimens using monoclonal antibodies, and acquires data on the flow cytometer.  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Licensed in the State of CA to perform high complexity testing (California CLS license.)

• 1-3 years of equivalent experience (high complexity testing)  

Key Skills Needed

• Strong communication skills

• Intermediate computer skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Knowledge of general laboratory protocols and techniques

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Quality Focus

• Demonstrated ability to understand priorities and work accordingly  

Supervisory Responsibility This position oversees high complexity testing in Flow Cytometry.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation range is $80,000 – $110,000 annually. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.  

• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%

• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.

• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time

• 10 paid holidays

• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles  

Work Environment This position operates in a laboratory environment and involves frequent standing and exposure to hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.    

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Company Description:

We are a pathology physician group with an advanced anatomic pathology laboratory that is CLIA certified and fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).  Our Board Certified pathologists service hospitals and outpatient practices with a broad range of specialties in both anatomic and clinical pathology, supplemented by targeted subspecialty training. These comprehensive specialties enable delivery of solutions that answer the needs of our clients, allowing our physician and hospital partners to advance patient care and health management in the communities we serve. 

The foundation for Yosemite Pathology was formed in 1948 by a single UCSF trained pathologist, Dr. Jeanne Miller, committed to providing pathology and laboratory services to Central California. In a time of burgeoning need and at the dawn of scientific advancement in the field, she blazed the trail for our growing practice. In the last decade, we have greatly expanded the range and breadth of our services in concert with Precision Pathology, becoming the premier provider of anatomic pathology services in the Western United States, led by our expanded presence in Northern California. 

Now encompassing over 30 Board Certified Anatomic Pathologists with their broad range of specialties, our physicians serve as laboratory medical directors in over 20 hospitals, providing superior professional services.  Our advanced techn