Laboratory Scientist Job Description
Laboratory scientist
provides solutions to problems with moderate complexity and contribute to writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance records.
Laboratory Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective laboratory scientist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included laboratory scientist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform mammalian cell culturing, serological assays, viral/bacterial titrations, and general laboratory methods
Maintain list of active assets including equipment information, equipment procedures, calibration records, user log books, scheduling, training contacts
Management of equipment
Provide equipment training, as necessary to users
Assist/coordinate new equipment procurement and installation
Assist in PO invoice resolution
Perform tasks related to safety and compliance initiatives in the lab
Coordinate regular lab clean-up and general lab housekeeping
Management inventory levels of commonly used lab supplies and chemicals
Required to have detailed knowledge of sample processing techniques including, but not limited to, blood sample fractionation, buffy coat preparation, peripheral blood lymphocyte isolation, DNA / RNA extraction techniques, quantification and qualification of DNA
Laboratory Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Laboratory Scientist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, MT, BB, BLS, FDA
Education for Laboratory Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the laboratory scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Military, Clinical Lab Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Education, Medical, Biology, Science, Chemistry, Natural Science
Skills for Laboratory Scientist
Desired skills for laboratory scientist include:
Instrumentation
Hematology/microscopy and coagulation are
Theory and test application of clinical chemistry
Assay theory
Standard Operating Procedure writing
Tranfusion service and flow cytometry theory and test applications may be if working in those areas
Assays
Viracor’s standard operating procedures
Clinical laboratory techniques and procedures
Infection control techniques and procedures
Desired experience for laboratory scientist includes:
In the running of major specialist functions and projects within the department
In key aspects of internal training
Previous operational Clinical Pathology experience
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License issued by the State Department of Health
May participate in project planning
Records, compiles and reviews data for accuracy and trends
Laboratory Scientist Examples
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Laboratory Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of laboratory scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for laboratory scientist
- Perform viral neutralization assays
- Transposes data into tabular form of simple graphs
- Provides prompt, professional, and courteous customer service regarding routine inquires
- Develop, optimize, implement and maintain complex laboratory automation platforms
- Conduct screening campaigns on laboratory automation systems
- Analyze and review experiment data, integrate results in data management system
- Work in close collaboration with the team and other groups, and make decisions based on training, experience and knowledge
- Work independently following laboratory standard methods or scientific protocols
- Perform analytical methods associated with clinical samples
- Execute traditional culturing techniques for both bacterial and viral targets to support clinical studies
Qualifications for laboratory scientist
- OR Medical Laboratory Science Student within their last 6 months of graduation from an accredited clinical training program
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays (up to 20%)
- Wear protective eyewear and clothing an required by lab safety policy
- Comply with safety requirements of laboratory and all other facilities
- Able to work in plant, warehouse, or lab environments, which could include wet , slippery floors, temperatures from -20F to +100F and noise levels over 100db (short duration only for temperature and noise extremeness)
- Laboratory environment may include hazardous microbes and chemicals and sharp objects
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of laboratory scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for laboratory scientist
- Coordinate sample logistics for workload sharing across sites and potential centralization of assays and technologies
- Must demonstrate excellent aseptic technique
- Schedule and perform maintenance of instruments/equipment
- Prepare SOPs, working procedures, standard laboratory methods
- Maintain, organize, and review study data in study binders, laboratory notebooks, protocols and reports
- Collaborate with other associates and scientists to facilitate knowledge exchange
- Compliance with quality systems and standards
- Develop, optimize, implement and maintain complex laboratory automation solutions
- Develop user friendly, pre-programmed applications for the execution of complex sample preparation and cherry-picking protocols that can be run by laboratory personnel with little/no experience running or programming liquid handlers
- Provide support to separation scientists, analytical experts and chemists, maintenance, and protocol transfer
Qualifications for laboratory scientist
- Current California CLS license or equivalent (limited license in specific discipline will be considered)
- Able to work standing for >75% of workday and be able to stoop and bend
- Able to safely maneuver stairways and ladders
- Able to tolerate low level (<20db) equipment noise for prolonged periods
- Work rotating schedules which could include weekends and holidays
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or equivalent (limited licenses will be considered by department
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a laboratory scientist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for laboratory scientist
- Cell culture, both primary and continuous cell lines
- Viral/Bacterial Titrations
- Viral/Bacterial Re-isolations
- Hemagglutination Assay
- Hemagglutination Inhibition Assay
- Immunofluorescences Assay
- Growth Kinetics Studies
- Optimization Studies
- Calculate dilutions require to hit target titers
- Embryonated egg work
Qualifications for laboratory scientist
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality
- Previous Blood bank experience preferred
- University degree (MSc/BSc) or equivalent higher education in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or another relevant discipline
- Several years of postgraduate work experience with automated liquid handling systems in a research environment
- Strong expertise in laboratory automation systems from Beckman-Coulter, Tecan, and other major laboratory automation solution providers
- Documented experience with daily maintenance, troubleshooting and support of the automation equipment
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Our growing company is hiring for a laboratory scientist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for laboratory scientist
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and/or hazardous chemicals
- Prepare SOPs/working procedures
- Perform data analysis and organization of data for use in reports
- Train and coach peers
- Meet agreed upon timelines for tasks, assignments, and/or objectives
- Comply with quality systems and standards
- Work independently and collaboratively to design and develop protocols for RNA/DNA extraction and sequencing from multiple tissues and species (prokaryotes and eukaryotes)
- Demonstrated ability to write SOPs and train new personnel
- Maintain daily operations of the Bioinformatics laboratory including, but not limited to, ordering lab supplies, maintenance of equipment, organization, and record keeping
- Complete laboratory analyses in a high-throughput environment
Qualifications for laboratory scientist
- Good understanding of data analysis tools such as KNIME, R, Spotfire
- Good knowledge of programming languages and relational databases
- Experience with LIMS and data management systems is considered beneficial
- Pronounced costumer and solution orientation, eager to provide constant and high quality support
- Bachelor degree in biology or related scientific discipline
- Experience with mammalian cell culture or primary cell culturing techniques
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Our growing company is hiring for a laboratory scientist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for laboratory scientist
- Support harmonization of documentation (SOPs, forms, user guides)
- Support the maintenance of the global biomarker assay listing
- Responsible for generation of hematology, immunoassay and novel assay development data in support of the safety assessment of pharmaceutical drug candidates in compliance SOPs within a clinical pathology laboratory
- Contributes to biomarker assay validation, including planning, data collection and document authorship
- Under general supervision, performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data, and reports results for various research or technical projects
- Performs accurate data entry into laboratory notebooks or computer databases
- Develops and validates analytical techniques, written procedures, and standard protocols to support research/scientific/technical/engineering disciplines and compliance programs
- Assists in the development, auditing, and maintenance of written regulatory compliance programs
- Participates with management in solving assigned issues associated with research, scientific, technical, or engineering-related disciplines
- Applies chromatographic methodology to address unusual issues
Qualifications for laboratory scientist
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify and implement process improvements
- Familiarity with standard molecular biology and cell culture techniques
- Good working knowledge of virology, bacteriology, and immunology
- Analytical method experience
- Good scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area, such as culturing methodology
- University degree (MSc/PhD) or equivalent higher education in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or another relevant discipline