We have a new CLS position that we are working on and I was wondering if you would be able to post it for us on your blog. It is located in Mountain View and they need someone to start immediately. It is a contract to hire position and requires experience with RT PCR.

Clinical Lab Scientist

Summary This individual would be responsible for performing validation experiments. In this position, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist would be working directly under the laboratory director.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed.
• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures
• 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
• Working with the manager will monitor and ensure implementation of goals to meet established quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement plans.
• 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.
• Develop multi-gene assays for lung cancer.
• Run 1000-1500 patient samples for validation.
  

Required skills:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a CLS or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment. • BS/BA degree in Medical Technology or related field
• Must have proven interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills.
• Real-Time PCR experience a must.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Word processing, statistical/data management skills required.
  

Contact:Katrina Owens, katrina.owens@onassignment.com

CLS - Yreka, CA

We are currently looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and were hoping you could share this job opening with your training facilities. Thank you for your time in this matter and we look forward to hearing from your students.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Enjoy the beautiful recreational area of Yreka, California located 20 miles south of the Oregon border along the I-5 corridor. Fairchild Medical Center, a rural critical access facility, is currently seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) will perform all Laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the request of the attending physician(s). Duties will include reporting accurate results substantiated by the use of appropriate controls. The CLS will demonstrate proficiency and understanding of routine procedures for all areas of the clinical laboratory with minimal supervision.

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license is required. One (1) to Three (3) years experience with expanded knowledge and interest in one or more laboratory departments is desirable. Sign-on Bonus and relocation assistance available.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.fairchildmed.org or contact Joann Sarmento, Human Resources Manager, 444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA 96097, (530)841-6332 or FAX (530) 841-0913, or email jsarmento@fairchildmed.org.

Jane Vanover
Laboratory Manager
530-841-6299

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.