Immunology Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Details: Immunology Clinical Laboratory ScientistGeneral Purpose of the Job:This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and performing laboratory assays for the detection and characterization of antibodies, antigens, cytokines, chemokines, complement components, identification of lymphocyte subsets, and evaluation of cellular immunity in clinical specimens. The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining 8-color flow cytometry analysis and will play a significant role to ensure that assays are validated and performed in accordance with strict quality standards. The position will also support the Laboratory Manager to ensure that immunology results are generated in a timely manner to meet client expectations and that appropriate staff are trained to perform these assays.Reporting to: The position reports to the Laboratory ManagerPrimary Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance, training and problem solving on all immunology-based assays that are performed in the laboratory Perform day to day tasks to ensure that immunology assays are performing according to expectation and meet all quality standards. This includes ensuring and maintaining documentation that all instruments and reagents are operating according to specification Assist to develop and/or maintain quality standards that meet CAP requirements for accreditation of Immunology, Flow Cytometry, Histocompatibility, Transfusion Medicine, and other areas relevant to immunology testing as applicable. An essential task Participate in the day to day testing of specimens and working to ensure turn-around-times are met Create Standard Operating Procedures describing the appropriate technique for all immunology-based assays and assist Laboratory Manager in ensuring that all technologists performing the analysis have been fully trained with appropriate documentation Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, develop and validate new immunology-based assays as required by clients Introduce commercially available assays and instrumentation in order to ensure that the laboratory is operating on current technology and platforms Work with lab management to ensure that the immunology functions within the lab are adequately resourced and equipped to meet the current and future needs of Eurofins Medinet Work with laboratory staff to ensure the timely purchase of all supplies and equipment for immunology-based testing to meet resource demands and cost control efforts Assist the laboratory in its endeavors to comply with the requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), if required, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and other relevant regulations. Ensure all QC requirements are performed and drive issue resolution within the laboratory As appropriate and as directed by the Laboratory Manager, work in other areas of the laboratory production including hematology, urinalysis and clinical chemistry Perform related duties as assigned

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Details: Providence is calling a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II at Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, CAWe are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to work in our Lab within our Medical Center.In this position you will:Performs routine laboratory testing and analysis that require well developed, cognitive, manipulative and problem solving skills for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Attendant activities include operating test equipment, monitoring the quality of testing, and verifying and reporting test results.  Performs more complex test procedures in one or more sections.  May be responsible for the technical supervision of a specific section of shift in the absence of the Clinical Specialist and Technologist III.

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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Details: Job Classification: Contract Aerotek is currently in search of a qualified Clinical Lab Scientist who has experience working in a Blood Bank setting, especially in Solid Phase and Gel Techniques. The must have of this position are listed as followed:MUST HAVES:-Solid Phase-Gel Techniques-Hematology-Coag-Urinalysis-Body FluidsThis instruments that will be used in this position are Coulter LH 780, Stago, Iris, and Echo. Additionally, experience with Meditech would be a plus but is not required for the position.Please apply to this posting if you are interested in hearing more about this Clinical Lab Scientist opportunity. Join Aerotek Scientific®LLC, one of the fastest growing providers of scientific and clinical research services in the nation. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across the scientific and clinical research communities. At Aerotek Scientific, we know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek Scientific offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Scientific team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Manager

Details: IDEA Recruit is the leading Staffing Agency in the Clinical Lab and Diagnostic Industry.  We have over 10 years of experience and we are one of the largest permanent placement resource in identifying talented Clinical Lab Scientists or Licensed Med Technologists in California & New York.We service over 100 Hospitals and Labs in the areas Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular & Blood Bank.  We also staff for Histologists and Cytogeneticists.  Since YOUR CAREER is one of the most important decisions of your life, IDEA Recruit can offer you over 3 dozen job openings in your area.  In fact, some openings are confidential that ONLY you will know about it!    Please send your resume today or contact one of our experienced Recruiters at (888) 412-4332 to discuss your career plans!  For immediate consideration, please email resume to .  What are the most important duties for this position? Managing 50 Microbiologists and Microbiology staff Plans, assigns, and directs the laboratory production work and ensures adequate staffing availability for validation work-as needed by the TM and DQPS in the laboratory.  Serves as liaison with other functional local and corporate stakeholders. Mentors and supports direct reports regarding responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development.  Identifies and implements supervisory and production training programs as necessary. Provides assistance as a liaison for defining, coordinating, and monitoring quality assurance programs.  In absence of the Technical Manager, the PLM supervises activities of the DQPS. During that time when the TM is not available, the PLM ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed, that QC reports are up to date, and that the laboratory is prepared for a Quality inspection Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory.  Effectively maintains a high-performing team by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation, coaching and corrective counseling. Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities.  Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such. Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines. Manages test database.  Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process. Coordinates new implementation activities, working in conjunction with the TM, Medical Director and Quality Assurance, as it relates to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees in conjunction with the TM, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed. Provides guidance on annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Resolves production problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.

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Clinical Lab Scientist - Molecular (CA CLS License Required)

Details: For immediate consideration, please email resume to or call (888) 412-4332 x228.   What are the most important duties for this position? Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens Follow the laboratory's standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and recording of test results Adhere to the laboratory's quality-control policies and document all quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed Perform all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program Engage in training and competency assessment Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests Follow the laboratory's established policies Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Attend and participate in the monthly quality assurance meetings Participate in activities associated with regulatory compliance and inspections Contribute to the safety of the laboratory operations Be accountable for customer satisfaction and the quality of the testing services Work cooperatively in a team environment, supporting senior laboratory and management staff

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