Thursday, August 12, 2010

CLS Position at XDx

XDx is a molecular diagnostics company funded by Kleiner Perkins and other top tier venture capitalists. The company has developed a proprietary new method for noninvasively monitoring the immune system by measuring gene expression in a patient’s peripheral blood. The technology offers the potential to decrease healthcare costs and significantly improve the quality of life for patients with a variety of life-threatening or life-altering, immune-mediated diseases.
Our culture is based on a belief in pioneering and innovation, integrity, people development, community, and balance in our day to day lives. The company offers excellent benefits. This is a place where you can make a difference, learn new skills, and work with outstanding people.

Job Profile: As part of the XDx team, Clinical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for all patient sample testing performing highly complex molecular procedures, reviewing, interpreting, and reporting patient results, validation of new processes, performing applicable QC/QA, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required.


Responsibilities:
· Patient sample testing
· Validation of new complex in-house procedures
· Performing molecular procedures
· Analyzing QC data and determining quality of patient results
· Participation in QC/QA activities as required
· Being an integral part of the team introducing new assays for patient care
Qualifications:
· CALIFORNIA CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) LICENSE IS REQUIRED.
· 1 or more years experience in high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory
· Training in molecular techniques preferred
· Experience in immunology or microbiology or related fields preferred
· Good analytical skills, including working with databases and Microsoft Office applications
· Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
· Minimum BA or BS in a biology-related science
Please email your statement of interest and resume to jobs@xdx.com. Please specify which position you are applying for by including Job Code TO-07145-W in the subject line of your email. If possible, submit resume as a Word document. Principals only please.


XDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have any questions, call:

Cindy Georgette
Staffing Consultant
XDx
3260 Bayshore Blvd
Brisbane, CA 94005
Phone: (415) 287-2315
Fax: (415) 287-2457
www.allomap.com

Monday, August 2, 2010

Technical Supervisor (CLS) for Cardiomolecular Bay Area CLIA Laboratory

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with assay experience in a regulated (GLP/CLIA/GMP) environment. This person will be supervising daily operations of clinical testing to produce high quality results to meet assay turn-around times. This person will be responsible for scheduling and performing testing as needed; ensuring the quality of testing; reviewing laboratory data; preparing appropriate reports, protocols and SOPS; overseeing reagent qualifications and inventory; overseeing equipment maintenance; participating on project teams; ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety practices. The Senior CLS will help establish a service oriented group to meet internal and external customer needs. They will interact with the Software Development, Clinical/Regulatory, Marketing, and R&D departments as needed to help facilitate testing.

Requirements
Must have a valid California CLS license with 4+ years of experience in clinical laboratory supervision.Experience:6-8 years laboratory experience, experience in molecular techniques and FDA 510K regulatory experience is a plus.Meet TS or GS requirements for New York, California, and Federal CLIA requirements for high complexity chemistry testing.Special skills/Abilities:Laboratory experience with a background in molecular techniques or FDA 510K regulatory experience is considered a plus. Excellent computer skills including WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Contact:

Dan McDermott
Executive Recruiter
The Compass Network
dan@thecompassnetwork.com
Phn: 858-565-6600 x324
https://epsilon.science.sjsu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.mrinetwork.com

Lead CLS or Assistant Manager - Satellite Laboratory Services - Redwood City, CA

Satellite Laboratory Services (SLS) is looking to identify qualified candidates to assume the position of:

Chemistry Department - Assistant Manager/Lead CLS

We have an immediate full time opening in our laboratory operations Chemistry Department for a Lead or Assistant Manager. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: sample tests and reporting, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, QC reports and documentation. Additionally, this individual will assist the QA Department in maintaining Quality Assurance procedures.

Requisite Skills

A minimum of three years licensed experience as Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical or laboratory environment with lead or supervisory responsibility preferred. Good organizational and computer skills. Excellent communication skills (oral/written) are required along with a BS degree in Chemistry, Biology or related healthcare field with current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Company

Satellite Laboratory Services is the fastest growing end stage renal disease testing Laboratory in the United States. Founded in 1984, our state-of-the-art facility is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. We use the latest laboratory testing equipment and technology to provide our customers simplified management tools for improved efficiencies and lower operational costs. This includes LabCheck, a laboratory information system, which is a single system integrated at the ordering and reporting level for simplified laboratory services management. www.satellitelabs.com

Contact

Imbi Leetma
Satellite Laboratory Services
Recruitment Services
858 320-0521
ileetma@san.rr.com

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Two Permanent CLS Positions - Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Technical Supervisor
Master's or PhD required with a Chemistry background.
Have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing for the specialty of chemistry
CA CLS License is required
6-8 years of Commercial lab experience.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Testing Personnel
Bachelor's Degree
CA CLS License is required
Work in the CLIA lab running gene expression assays
Write/review SOPs
Meet quality standards to demonstrate expected assay performance
Must be willing to work weekends
Commercial Lab experience compared to hospital experience is preferred
Shift hours are: 12pm-8pm or 3pm-11pm

Contact:
CaShante Sledge Pre-Clinical/Scientific Recruiter
CLINFORCE, LLC
4815 Emperor Blvd., Suite 300 Durham, NC 27703
(919)-433-3859
800-964-2877 ext. 33859
866-941-1400 Fax
www.clinforce.com
cjackson@clinforce.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

Medical Technologist - West Virginia

Great Medical Technologist:
Medical Technologist position with a hospital recently recognized as being #1 in West Virginia. This hospital is part of one of the leading health care providers in the region Their state of the art technology allows them to offer a full spectrum of convenient health services. It's perfectly situated in a great mountain community in West Virginia offering 4 seasons of outdoor activities and a safe environment to raise a family. Qualified candidates must be MLS/ MT (ASCP) certified and have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science or Medical Technology. New grads are encouraged to apply. My client is offering a competitive compensation package, shift & weekend differential and excellent benefits (relocation assistance provided when necessary).

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunities or opportunities in a certain geographic location please reply with an updated resume and let me know when a good time to reach you is.

If this is not the right fit for you please let me know who you can recommend and give me an idea of what types of positions you'd be interested in hearing about in the future. I cover the entire US and have am working on Lab positions at all levels. We offer a very generous referral bonus for anyone you refer to us that we place into any position across the country.

To view some additional opportunities please visit our website at www.ka-recruiting.com.

Sincerely,

KC Carpenter
K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor South
Boston, MA 02109
P: (617) 692-2949
F: (617) 507-8009
kc@ka-recruiting.com
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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Part Time - Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Main Lab

My name is Cara Kent and I am a graduate of the San Jose State CLS program. I am currently working at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Main Lab in Palo Alto. I wanted to make you aware that there will soon be a part time position available here at the Main Lab. It is a minimum 20 hour week position with the definite possibility of more hours that includes full benefits. If students are interested in a generalist type position I encourage them to apply.

When the job is posted in can be found using the following link....

http://www.pamf.org/jobs/jobsearch/ and searching for Clinical Laboratory Scientist. I encourage anyone interested to apply, even the class scheduled to graduate in Sept. It doesn't hurt for them to contact the Lab Manager, Mike Lee, if they are really interested.

CLS - Fresno

Highlighted Job Opportunity:

I am currently working with a client in Fresno County. My client is looking for a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientst with valid CA license. My client is looking for a candidate to work on their evening shift, Sunday through Thursday. The ideal candidate will have experience as a generalist including experience with blood bank. This client offers a very competitive base salary/hourly rate, shift differentials, and an outstanding benefits and retirement package.

Below is a list of some of the other opportunities we are currently working on. If you do not see an opening in a location in which you live or would like to live, please send me an email me a copy of your resume and let me know where you would be interested in a job. I will then tailor a search for you that is completely confidential and free to candidates.

Current Laboratory Opportunities in CA:

Los Angeles - Medical Technologist - any shift
Oakland, CA - Laboratory Supervisor - 3rd shift
Los Angeles - Immungenetics/HLA Supervisor
Los Angeles - Molecular Genetics CLS
Los Angeles - Molecular Biotech CLS
Los Angeles - Blood Bank Tech - all shifts
San Francisco - Blood Bank Technologist (SBB)
East Bay, CA - Transfusion Manager (SBB)
Los Angeles - Cytogenetics Technologist
East Bay, CA - Microbiology CLS
Palm Springs, CA - CLS Generalist with micro experience - 1st shift
Los Angeles - Mycobateriology CLS
San Fernando Valley - Micro CLS - 2nd or 3rd shift
Anywhere in CA - LIS Analyst (must have cerner millenium pathnet experience)

If you're interested in learning more about these opportunities or opportunities in a certain geographic location please reply with an updated resume and let me know when a good time to reach you is.

To view some additional opportunities please visit our website at https://epsilon.science.sjsu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ka-recruiting.com/.
Sincerely,

Alisha (Taylor) Dynan, Founder
K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
Your Partner in Healthcare Recruiting
10 Post Office Square 8th Floor SOUTH
Boston, MA 02109
P: (617) 692-2949
F: (617) 507-8009
alisha@ka-recruiting.com
https://epsilon.science.sjsu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ka-recruiting.com/