Job Information
Kaiser Permanente Laboratory Clinical Research & Development Scientist in Richmond, California
Job Summary:
Researches new and/or improves test development methodologies.
Essential Responsibilities:
Researches new and/or improves test development methodologies by: performing experimental testing procedures; validating effectiveness/feasibility for implementation; costing of procedure(s); preparing and submitting recommendation(s) for change to laboratory management; training staff.
Assesses current and new process flow(s) and recommends improvements. Consults internally and externally with clinicians and providers on technical issues, patient care management, and test interpretation/selection. Provides laboratory management with high level reports and information for more global communication. Serves as in-house expert in area of specialty.
Keeps current with technological developments through literature search, seminars and other modes of communication. Disseminates to technical staff, medical director and manager appropriate information that would enhance medical care for KPMCP members. Participates in the determination of cost per test analysis.
Projects costs and recommends reductions to support decreasing the overall cost structure of the organization.
Supports and coordinates Regional Laboratory, inter-facility and inter-regional projects. Develops and implements projects that span a wide scope of clinical laboratory disciplines. Coordinates with technical vendor and laboratory information system to support the implementation and interface of new test equipment and associated database changes.
Authors and communicates technical procedures, bulletins, scientific presentations and publications based on research findings to scientific community and internal KP clinicians.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of post-graduate clinical laboratory experience required.
Education
Masters degree in clinical laboratory science sub discipline with course work in the appropriate sciences, including mathematics, physics, and statistics.
License, Certification, Registration
Limited Specialty License (California) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)
Additional Requirements:
Distinguished track record required.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Laboratory Clinical Research & Development Scientist
LOCATION: Richmond, California
REQNUMBER: 1285830
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.