XDx - CLS

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Job Code: TO-07175-W

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. 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, inteerpreting, and reporting patient results, validation of new processes, performing applicable QC/QA, an complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

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 (Generalist or Limited License in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology or Microbiology)
• 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-07175-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

Field Applications Specialist

Laboratory Diagnostic Company - Based in Northern California

We are looking for a bachelor's degree in the sciences, i.e. Microbiology or Medical Technology. Experience working within a microbiology laboratory is required.

You will have the opportunity to work from your home. You will not be required to work weekends or holidays. Overnight travel required.

Your ability to communicate effectively will be put to good use and your knack for instrumentation will come in handy. In this phase of your career, you will be training Technologists and providing on-going support to the Microbiology Department in clinical laboratories.

This is definitely a career move. The company provides exceptional training and excellent benefits.

Please call or e-mail your resume for more information. It is worth exploring!

Audra Necker
NS Charney & Associates
800-827-9753
audran@nscharney.com

New Lab - Multiple positions open

Diablo Valley Oncology (Pleasant Hill, CA) is an oncology/radiation practice
searching for a someone to setup and run our in-house Lab. We are very

interested in your program and any candidates (new graduates and
alumni) for Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Technologist, or Clinical
Lab Scientist.

We would like to post the opening with SJSU. Any input or direction would be so appreciated.

I know SJSU is a great school, I graduated from there in the 1980's!

Suzanne Zimmerman

DVO: Human Resources Manager

My Phone is: 925-677-5041, x254

Aerotek Scientific - CLS Opening - San Carlos, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (licensed) who is highly motivated to join our efforts in processing maternal blood and performing genetic analysis.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing and reporting clinical laboratory results used to aide physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Selection, implementation, and evaluation of results for Quality Control materials used in statistical process control of laboratory assays
• Troubleshoots assays and equipment for which QC materials fail to perform adequately
• Participation in activities required to support all necessary licensure for the clinical laboratory, including quality management functions and on-site inspections of the laboratory
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory and the use of the resulting information by physicians through continuing education activities
• Training other CLS personnel and other staff in laboratory methods

Requirements:

• BS in medical technology or biological sciences with a curriculum meeting national testing personnel standards
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license in categories appropirate for the area of testing performed
• 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving molecular pathology and/or nucleic acid analysis
• Excellent communication, teamwork, organization and time management skills are essential

If you are interested, please contact:

Adam Carrick

650-825-2901

acarrick@aerotek.com

Job Listings on ASCP Website

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Outreach Notification regarding positions at John Muir, Providence Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Cedars-Sinai, Banner Health & Sutter Health

There are several exciting Allied Health opportunities at area hospitals and we would like to invite your Clinical Lab Science students and recent grads to explore career opportunities listed below.

Thanks,

Nick Fitzpatrick
AfterCollege University Relations



John Muir - Physical Therapists and Clinical Lab Scientists


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Cedars-Sinai - Speech Pathology, Pharmacy, Clinical Lab Scientists, Ultrasound Tech, Physical Therapists


Banner Health - Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Rad Techs


Sutter Health - Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Rad Techs

Clinical Lab Jobs - Lighthouse Recruiting

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Any questions contact:

Jon Harol
CPC Laboratory Recruiter
Lighthouse Recruiting
(800) 838-0602
Jon.Harol@Lighthouserecruiting.com
www.Lighthouserecruiting.com