CLS - Sonora

Recent graduate who is working there now indicates there is an entry-level CLS position at Sonora Regional Medical Center.

I didn't see the position when I did a job search on their website, so I would suggest if you are interested you call the Lab Manager.

http://www.sonoramedicalcenter.org/

Competitive pay!! Lots of in-house testing, micro!

CLS - Bench & Management Positions

 I am currently conducting a search for the following permanent CA CLS positions, both Bench and Mgmt positions, throughout CA:

CLS Generalist - Greater San Diego area, days
CLS Generalist - Bay Area
CLS Generalist - Bakersfield

Chemistry Supervisor - Los Angeles and Bay Area

Lab Director - Greater Los Angeles Area

I also have a Lead Blood Bank position (with supervisory duties), and a Core Lab Night Shift Supervisor position, both in the Bay Area. CA CLS required for all positions.

If you happen to know of anyone that might be interested, please don't hesitate to contact me or give them my contact information. As you know, we pay a very nice referral bonus.

We have other lab positions, literally all over the state and all over the country. If your facility happens to be looking for staff, I’m sure we can be of some assistance as well.

Thank you very much. All of my contact information is below.

Sincerely,

Gene Marks
HealthCare Connections, Inc.
(866) 346-8522 Toll free
(954) 755-0819 Fax
gene@labcareer.com
www.labcareer.com

Laboratory Client Services Manager - Hospital - Sacramento Area

POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages the day-to-day activities and resources of the Laboratory Patient Service Centers (PSC’s), which provide blood (and other), specimen collection services to ambulatory patients. Working within the direction provided by the Laboratory Director, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, monitoring, controlling, coordinating, integrating, standardizing, assessing and improving the day-to-day business of the PSC’s. This position also functions as the primary liaison to clients (i.e., physicians and Care Center staff). As such, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining processes for managing test orders, specimen collection, specimen transport and result reporting that ensure excellence in client service and satisfaction.

Contact:  Management Recruiters of Berkeley, 510-898-9304

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Baccalaureate degree in biology or related field and a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (or out of state equivalent) are required.


Experience:
Must have 5 years of acceptable laboratory science experience; with at least 2 years of Supervisory or Lead experience or combination of education and experience.

Required experience:

• Creating/maintaining an effective organization and efficient work processes
• Developing policies/processes/procedures
• Managing financial performance
• Managing a laboratory information system
• Managing personnel
• Regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Laboratory process control
• Assessment of laboratory performance
• Managing process for customer service and satisfaction

Preferred experience:

• Project management
• Operations planning
• Process improvement
• Technical equipment acquisition and maintenance
• Non-conforming event management
• Responsibility for multiple locations

Knowledge:

• Requires knowledge of all clinical, administrative, legal and regulatory aspects of the laboratory. 
• Must have basic knowledge of all technical areas of the laboratory, laboratory process control, laboratory information technology, and business concepts. 
• Knowledge of concepts in quality management, training concepts/methods, organizational development and process design is preferred.

Special Skills/Equipment:

• Individual must have proven written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate an ability to effectively interact with medical professionals, and manage personnel in a variety of situations by effectively applying transactional and transitional skills. 
• Individual must also have demonstrated ability in problem solving, managing for results, organizing work, prioritizing and managing diverse activities in a changing environment. Individual must have the basic computer skills necessary to maintain a laboratory information system, as well as utilize a variety of standard computer programs (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.).
• Individual must demonstrate an ability to effectively identify pre-analytic and post-analytic process variations, and take appropriate and timely corrective action.

Physical Requirements:

Mobility is required, as well as the ability to alternately sit and stand for several hours at a time. Must have considerable manual dexterity to accomplish such tasks as computer data entry. Must possess the visual acuity to perform computerized tasks such as word processing. Frequent automobile travel to and from multiple locations within SHSSR will be necessary.

CLS - Healdsburg

Clinical Lab Scientist - LAB

FT & Per Diem Variable

Salary range: $34-45/hr

Required Licenses: CA CLS, ASCP, HEW or NCA accreditation or eligible

Education/Exp Required: B.A. or B.S. & completion accredited Med Tech training program; 1 yr gen clinical Lab exp.

Job ID: 1203-2301(FT); 1207-2701(PD)

Steve Romero

Lab Manager

Healdsburg District Hospital

CLS - Sequenom, San Diego

Company: Sequenom
Location: San Diego, CA
Positions: Clinical Laboratory Scientists (F/T, non-exempt)
Pay: DOE

www.sequenom.com

Company info:
Sequenom is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions. Sequenom is on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking clinical diagnostic tests. Headquartered in San Diego, with offices located around the world, we provide the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated people while developing and expanding your own career. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation. Our employees are rewarded with excellent compensation and top-notch benefits.

Job Description
Due to the recent successful launch of MaterniT21, we are looking to hire additional licensed CLS candidates to work in our San Diego lab. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the production of medical diagnostic testing in a CLIA lab. The Scientist will ensure that complex molecular diagnostic assays and systems are performed under appropriate compliance and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also independently perform clinical lab testing and other scientific examinations and record appropriate test documentations and evaluate test results.

Responsibilities:

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Calculate results using testing data with both manual and computerized procedures
• Accurately enter results of testing. Review reports to ensure accurate test result reporting
• Identify and respond to critical values or unusual or unexpected results and maintain proper documentation
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Evaluate instrument performance check results. Perform linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required
• Perform Quality Control and calibrations as required
• Recognize problems and initiate troubleshooting steps to evaluate testing failures and other problems
• Monitor and maintain a consistent supply of reagents and consumables
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory assistants and associates and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Assist training new employees
• Review and edit technical instructions and standard operating procedures

Job Requirements

• CA CLS license required
• Specialist in Molecular (CGMBS) license highly desired
• B.S. in scientific discipline required
• 1+ year’s direct experience in a laboratory setting
• Previous molecular diagnostics experience including DNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR,Real-Time PCR, capillary electrophoresis and DNA sequencing highly desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and experience with a laboratory information system
• Experience with accreditation inspections and writing and editing laboratory Standard Operated Procedures (SOP) highly desirable