Clinical Laboratory Scientist

PreludeDx; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotech sector is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Laguna Hills, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Next Generation Sequencing and molecular biology techniques, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role involves both clinical and research sample management, ensuring high standards in testing and analysis. Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and 4+ years of experience are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist.
• Licensed as a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or CGMBS preferred.
• Experience in project management and organization with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure calibration and maintenance of equipment per guidelines.
• Run clinical and R&D samples for NGS; adhere to CAP, CLIA, and NYS regulations.
• Perform validation studies to assess the performance characteristics of the NGS assay.

Skills

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Molecular Biology Techniques

Macrodissection

RNA Extraction

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled licensed CLS to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in running Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

• Ensure that the equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operated according to the manufacturer's guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Run protocols for sample collection, processing, storage, and tracking in LIMs to ensure the integrity and traceability of the samples throughout the NGS workflow.
• Run clinical and R&D samples for NGS and molecular biology techniques, including microdissection, FFPE nucleic acid extraction, NGS library preparation, sequencing, data analysis, and quality control measures with appropriate NGS controls.
• Perform and train other CLS’s on established NGS and molecular biology procedures, including macrodissection, FFPE nucleic acid extraction, NGS library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis, including quality control measures.
• Perform validation testing to ensure with selected reagents and controls to ensure the assay meets the required performance specifications.
• Perform validation studies to assess the performance characteristics of the NGS assay, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility.
• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and software, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision and reproducibility.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of experiments and results.
  
  

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled licensed CLS to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in running Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure that the equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operated according to the manufacturer's guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Run protocols for sample collection, processing, storage, and tracking in LIMs to ensure the integrity and traceability of the samples throughout the NGS workflow.
• Run clinical and R&D samples for NGS and molecular biology techniques, including microdissection, FFPE nucleic acid extraction, NGS library preparation, sequencing, data analysis, and quality control measures with appropriate NGS controls.
• Perform and train other CLS’s on established NGS and molecular biology procedures, including macrodissection, FFPE nucleic acid extraction, NGS library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis, including quality control measures.
• Perform validation testing to ensure with selected reagents and controls to ensure the assay meets the required performance specifications.
• Perform validation studies to assess the performance characteristics of the NGS assay, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility.
• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and software, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision and reproducibility.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of experiments and results.
  
  

The above list represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Highly Preferred: California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license - CGMBS.)
• Must be well-organized, open-minded, decisive, and flexible. They must be able to communicate well with others, and work as a team. Good writing skills and and extensive computer experience are necessary
• Experience with Macrodissection, RNA extraction and downstream analysis
• Strong experience in development of targeted library, conducting sequencing NGS library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis
• Experience in project management and organization
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Validation and SOP writing experience a plus
• Must have superior work ethic, driven and be results oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• Anatomic or Clinical Pathology experience
• Prior experience with NextGen sequencing instruments.
• Minimum of 4 years of molecular and histology experience within an anatomic pathology laboratory or clinical laboratory.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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