Job Description

Job Title:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) ( Berkeley, CA)

Full-Time

Who We Are:

Machaon Diagnostics, Inc. is an independent Clinical Reference Laboratory and Contract Research Organization/Clinical Trials Services founded in 2003 in Oakland, California. We specialize in coagulation and thrombosis, complement-mediated diseases, kidney disease, and rare disease genetics. Our mission is to save more lives with lab testing.

The laboratory is located on University Avenue in Berkeley, CA, in a fun neighborhood and just down the street from the University of California, Berkeley.

Education and Credentials:

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.

Job Responsibilities: 

· Independently perform clinical testing (e.g., coagulation assays, platelet aggregation, ELISAs) in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

· Following your training, you may be scheduled to work a weekend shift, one weekend per month, or as

needed. (The weekend shift will take place either on Saturday or Sunday.)

· Demonstrate problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to successfully perform laboratory testing.

· Assist in new clinical assay development and/or document control reviews, as required. Design and execute clinical validation studies to assess technical test performance in accordance with CAP guidelines.

· Adhere to established lab policies in areas of procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

· Additional duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

· Strong background in laboratory techniques and demonstrated ability to perform bench work.

· Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· Must work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, lab technologists and be solutions-oriented.

· Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and initiative on a daily basis. Must have ability to work in fast-paced environment.

· Attention to detail is critical—assay results will change clinical management of critically-ill patients!

To Apply:

Please send your resume and references when applying for this position to Delanda (delanda@machaondiagnostics.com).

 Screening Questions:

1. Do you have a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license?

(required answer: yes)

2. How many years of experience do you have as a CLS?

(required answer: ?)

3) How many years of experience do you have in a clinical laboratory setting?

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