What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS) position at Machaon Diagnostics?
Job Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) ( Berkeley, CA)
Full-Time
Who We Are:
Machaon Diagnostics, Inc. is an independent Clinical Reference Laboratory and Contract Research Organization/Clinical Trials Services founded in 2003 in Oakland, California. We specialize in coagulation and thrombosis, complement-mediated diseases, kidney disease, and rare disease genetics. Our mission is to save more lives with lab testing.
The laboratory is located on University Avenue in Berkeley, CA, in a fun neighborhood and just down the street from the University of California, Berkeley.
Education and Credentials:
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
Job Responsibilities:
· Independently perform clinical testing (e.g., coagulation assays, platelet aggregation, ELISAs) in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
· Following your training, you may be scheduled to work a weekend shift, one weekend per month, or as
needed. (The weekend shift will take place either on Saturday or Sunday.)
· Demonstrate problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to successfully perform laboratory testing.
· Assist in new clinical assay development and/or document control reviews, as required. Design and execute clinical validation studies to assess technical test performance in accordance with CAP guidelines.
· Adhere to established lab policies in areas of procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.
· Additional duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements:
· Strong background in laboratory techniques and demonstrated ability to perform bench work.
· Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Strong analytical and organizational skills.
· Must work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, lab technologists and be solutions-oriented.
· Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and initiative on a daily basis. Must have ability to work in fast-paced environment.
· Attention to detail is critical—assay results will change clinical management of critically-ill patients!
To Apply:
Please send your resume and references when applying for this position to Delanda (delanda@machaondiagnostics.com).
Screening Questions:
1. Do you have a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license?
(required answer: yes)
2. How many years of experience do you have as a CLS?
(required answer: ?)
3) How many years of experience do you have in a clinical laboratory setting?