Enloe Hospital - now hiring

We are once again in need of ASCP certified/eligible Clinical Lab Scientists. Enloe Medical Center is located in Northern California, in a city of about 70,000. Chico is a University town, the home of California State University, Chico.

The hospital is a 330 bed acute care, Level 2 trauma center. We are in the process of building a large addition to the hospital. We currently employ about 24 CLinical Lab Scientists and are looking to expand our staff.

If you know of any new, or not so new grads that might be interested in relocating to California please pass this on to them. We offer a very competitive salary as well as, in most cases, a relocation allowance, sign on bonus and student loan assistance.

David Zilch MT (ASCP)
Transfusion Service Supervisor
Enloe Medical Center
Chico, Ca
530 332 7306

Hunter Labs

Hunter Labs in Campbell is looking for a CLS and a Microbiologist

PathworkDiagnostics is looking for a CLS

New Position at Illumina

Summary:
Perform all aspects of genetic testing such as DNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, identification of abnormal results, reporting test results, improving techniques and development of new procedures.

The Technologist will also maintain laboratory records, and contribute to general laboratory maintenance and validation as well as assist fellow technologist and train students.

Specifics:

• Extract DNA or RNA from different biological samples ranging from blood, tissue, and saliva.
• Quantification of DNA via spectrophotometer/fluorimeter Perform PCR and all aspects relating to amplification such as PCR reactions, purification, quantification and isolation of a specific fragment, electrophoresis gels, and image capture and data storage.
• Perform all steps involved in DNA sequencing such as library preparation, DNA fragment purification, amplification, operating the DNA sequencer, troubleshooting and maintenance of DNA sequencer and report DNA results accurately.
• Understanding of CA, NYS, and CAP laboratory guidelines.
• Maintain records in notebook, equipment logs, test run logs, and other related sources of documentation.
• Order supplies and maintain constant stock of reagents and consumables.
• Perform routine validation tests on equipment and new lots of reagents.
• Prepare aliquots of reagents and make stock solutions. Report problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to the laboratory supervisor
• Train new students and new employees
• Perform various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition.
• Clean lab benches and work areas, replenish supplies. Report any malfunctions to the supervisor Performs other related duties as assigned.

High complexity lab test experience is a plus.

May need to work some weekends.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science. 1-2 years pertinent full time CLIA certified laboratory experience. NCA certification in molecular genetics and California license required. CA: Licensed Clinical Molecular Genetic Scientist (full CLS or limited license CGMBS) or California approved Medical Technologist (ASCP)

Rumors and Reports

Just a heads up that there will be an education coordinator position for someone interested in education at Kaiser Santa Clara. Keep an eye out for the position on the Kaiser HR website. It is likely to be part time.

Short Term Full Time Position

There is a temporary full-time position for a CLS in Special Chemistry at our Hillview laboratory beginning in June and ending in September to fill in for an employee who is going on maternity leave. It is a PM position, 4pm-12:30. The job number is 15022. The department does over 1M individual tests for infectious disease, autoimmune serology (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis serology as well as testing for rheumatic diseases and celiac diseases), allergy testing, endocrinology, tumor markers, plasma proteins, cardiovascular risk markers and blood lead analysis.

Here is the website for application. http://stanfordhospital.org/employment/jobs.html. Everyone must apply on-line.

If you have any specific questions they can call her directly at 650 724-3342.

Molecular Clinical Lab Scientist - Illumina

Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.

Molecular Clinical Lab Scientist
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for performing technical and scientific processes and procedures in a high complexity genetic testing CLIA certified laboratory.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform high complexity laboratory tests according to approved policies and procedures for all phases of testing; pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic, as well as general laboratory systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment used to perform the testing.
• Follow quality control and quality assessment programs.Evaluate test results for completeness, accuracy and quality.
• Report test results to clients.
• Assist with revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures, forms.Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage goals within defined target timeframes, may manage small technical teams to achieve their goals.
• Perform data analysis and present results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Educational Background:
B.S. degree or equivalent in chemistry, biological sciences, or related field with current California CLS license required.

Preferred Experiential Background:

• 0-1 years experience in a scientific discipline and experience in a CLIA environment preferred.
• Knowledge of technology development in a fast paced biotech environment.
• Excellent laboratory, experimental skills.
• Technically sound; show potential for technical proficiency and scientific creativity
• Sound understanding of the latest genomics technologies, methodologies, and practices.
• Basic understanding of optical and robotic systems.
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from vast amounts of data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
• Good communication and team management skills.
• Must be very detail oriented.

When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.

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