Clinical Lab Scientist

The Sperm Bank of California

Berkeley (CA)

On-site

USD 96,432 - 110,208

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community-based reproductive health clinic is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist/Technical Supervisor in Berkeley, CA. Responsibilities include lab supervision, performing semen analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a California CLS license and has over 5 years of relevant experience, ensuring high-quality service to clients. This full-time role offers excellent benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Current valid California CLS license required.
5+ years experience as a licensed CLS with strong bench skills.
Experience maintaining compliance with CLIA, FDA, CA DPH preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

Technical supervision of the lab and supervision of one lab assistant.
Perform semen analysis and processing samples for freezing.
Maintain CLIA compliance and lab equipment.

Skills

Bench skills

Compliance with regulations

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

Current valid California CLS license

5+ years experience as a licensed CLS

Tools

Light microscope

Centrifuge

Job description

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The Sperm Bank of California is a community-based, non-profit clinical lab dedicated to providing ethical and inclusive family building options to a diverse community. Seeking a CA licensed clinical lab scientist/technical supervisor for our reproductive tissue bank in downtown Berkeley. Full-time position. 40 hours/week. Daytime hours only, no weekends. Excellent pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

The CLS/Technical Supervisor is a working manager position. Primary duties include:

Technical Supervision of the lab and general supervision of one lab assistant/phlebotomist
Performing semen analysis, morphology, and processing samples for freezing
Co-managing the lab with the Lab Operations Supervisor
Maintaining: CLIA compliance, QA/QC, lab equipment including semen analyzer, lab procedures, updating licensing, and other technical or management duties as assigned.
Reports to the Executive Director and is a part of the Management Team

Qualifications

Current valid California CLS license is required (applicants without current CA CLS license will not be considered)
5+ years experience as a licensed CLS with strong bench skills
Experience maintaining compliance with CLIA, FDA, CA DPH, or similar regulations highly desired
Performing semen analysis (experience working in a reproductive health or andrology lab performing semen analysis and morphology strongly preferred)
Lab oversight, quality control and quality assurance
Able to work meticulously with detail and high emphasis on quality
General lab skills including use of light microscope and centrifuge, accuracy in labeling and measuring, lab documentation, and infection control techniques
Effective oral and written communication skills, experience writing procedures desired
Ability to prioritize tasks while working independently and under time constraints
Ability to provide excellent customer service to sperm donors and storage clients
Able to work effectively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to walk/stand for most of 8 hr workday.
Requires ability to use a computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal intermittently over an 8 hour workday, sometimes for extended periods of time.
Requires working with liquid nitrogen (hazardous materials handling training will be provided).

To apply send resume with a cover letter describing your interest in the position. No calls or walk-ins please.

Members of the LGBTQetc community, BIPOC, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week