Who you are:

If you are someone who enjoys a fast paced, growing, and collaborative work environment this may be the company for you. Headquartered in Denton, TX with locations throughout the United States, our client provides a variety of rewarding careers that support an impactful company mission: delivering fast, accurate and actionable results to the clients they serve. We are opening a new lab in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 in June and are looking to hire a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

What you will be doing:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist handles all infectious disease testing with a goal of providing 100% accuracy when handling all samples. Performs all essential functions such as laboratory safety, workflow reporting of samples, maintaining Infectious Disease Lab metrics, and provides effective communication with laboratory management and team.

• Performing sample prep, DNA extraction and PCR as needed.
• Running KingFisher Flex, Accufill, QuantStudio 12K and 5.
• Performing manual pipetting steps with small volumes and into a 384 well plate.
• Reviewing and assisting Quality Department with workflow updates and ensuring SOPs are up to date.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory at all times.
• Facilitate and ensure appropriate work output completed based on current metrics.
• Deep understanding of procedures, SOPs and QC/controls to ensure integrity of data
• Under the direction of the Lab Manager, track and review all incident reports and issues related to compliance within the lab

Our ideal candidate has:

• Education: Bachelor's degree, required
  • 16 semester or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry OR analytical and biochemistry.
  • 18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology.
  • 3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (light and electricity)
  • Those having served in the U.S. Air Force will have college work posted on a Community College of the Air Force transcript.
  • Those having served in other branches of the U.S. Military will have college work posted on a transcript from an approved military college.
• Experience:
  • 1+ year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a Clinical Lab Scientist OR 1+ year of work experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist performing high complexity testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology
  • 0-2 years high complexity PCR Laboratory experience.
  • Basic understanding of the data and internal controls.
  • Broad understanding of sterile technique and cleaning necessary for a PCR Lab.
• Certifications/Licenses: Specific to California!
  • Medical Technologist (ACP or AAB preferred)
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License (CGMBS)

About our client:

MP's client is the nation's leading PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, advancing healthcare through decentralized patient-directed testing, large-scale surveillance pathogen testing, antimicrobial stewardship, and value-based care programs. In a global environment threatened by growing antimicrobial resistance, rapid diagnoses matter. MP's client sets the pace for industry-leading laboratory operations through unparalleled turnaround time, yielding insights that mobilize accurate clinical decisions. With over 20 years in the clinical laboratory industry, MP's client provides services to over 10,000 clinicians nationwide.

Additional Information:

• Salary Range: $60k - $100k per year - understanding this is not final compensation for this role and will be determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, cost of living(location) and certifications.
• Shift Options: Monday - Friday; 1:30am - 10:30am OR Tuesday - Saturday; 1:30am - 10:30am
  • Shifts will be filled according to experience and first come first serve.
• New Lab Location: Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
• Expected Start Date: June 5th, 2023