Clinical Lab Specialist
Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Clinical Lab Specialist
Location: San Marcos, TX Duration: 6 Months Summary: The Clinical
Laboratory Specialist provides hands-on technical support for
day-to-day clinical and manufacturing operations of Client.
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 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 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. Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities: Practical knowledge of immunohematology and
molecular procedures, including NAT testing. Proficient in MS
Office Suites. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work on
team projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must
be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management
ability to interface with clients. Proficient in technical writing
for inclusion in regulated documents. Promotes teamwork and has a
positive employee morale. Education: One of the following required:
Bachelors of Science Degree in immunology, genetics, molecular
biology, or related field; CLS (ASCP) or equivalent is a plus
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 micropipettors 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. TB_PH
ZRHC Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former
Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning
full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500
companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and
Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have
direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit
our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in
Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston,
TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002
by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an
award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with
Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in
Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and
have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please
visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our
offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ,
Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
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