CLS - Growing Molecular IVD Company - SF Bay Area

I am actively looking for a CLS for a rapidly growing molecular IVD company in the Bay Area. Please let me know if anyone comes to mind.  Your help is greatly appreciated!

 

**We are the only recruiting firm that my client works with.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist:

Responsibilities: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and

reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory

requirements. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi

task and be flexible with tasks and schedules and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Principal responsibilities include:

                                              ·         Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures.

·         Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.

·         Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

·         Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.

·         Review, interpret and report patient results.

·         Independently identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance.

·         Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer

·         Assist with final development of protocol and processes for a Laboratory Developed Test and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: We seek an individual with a successful track record who must be comfortable with a start-up environment. 

The ideal candidate will have:

                                    •         Must possess a valid California CLS license, generalist preferred.

•      Completion of a CLS training program at an accredited institution or clinical laboratory work experience within the last five years.

•         Possess working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations.

•         Computer skills a must, automation skills preferred.

•         Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance.

•      Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.

•      Must communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel

•         Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.

•         Able to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality.

•         Ability to work as part of a team.

•         Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

•         High volume laboratory experience preferred.

•         Training in molecular biology techniques preferred.

Sincerely,

Matt Talmadge, SF Bay Area Medical Consultant

Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs

APT Medical Consulting

(253) 853-3707x102

www.aptmedical.com

CLS -- Swing/Graveyard Shift (2 Positions)

Natera (formerly known as Gene Security Network) is a growing molecular diagnostics company that helps families have healthy kids. We have developed a proprietary bioinformatics technology (Parental Support) to deliver accurate and comprehensive high throughput testing for reproductive indications from tiny quantities of child DNA – as small as that from a single cell. Natera operates a CLIA laboratory in Redwood City, CA, providing a host of preconception and prenatal genetic testing services based on Parental Support. Test offerings include pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, used by IVF doctors to detect chromosomal abnormalities or inherited genetic conditions and select embryos most likely to result in a healthy pregnancy; products of conception testing, used by obstetricians to rapidly analyze products of conception following miscarriage in order to understand the cause; and non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, currently under clinical trial, to detect fetal chromosomal anomalies in the first trimester using a standard blood draw from the mother.

Job Description

• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures
• Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed
• Verify the proper specimen being analyzed for patients and perform correct tests that need to be completed
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data
• Complete routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action
• Perform Quality Control tests on new incoming shipments of raw materials
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices
• Perform other tasks as specified by the manage/director

Qualifications:

• Current California CLS license (or in process of gaining CLS license)
• Minimum of 1-4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment (Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; will train on molecular techniques)
• BS/BA degree in Medical Technology or related field
• Must have proven interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills
• Molecular Biology experience is preferred