Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS)

Machaon Diagnostics, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Machaon Diagnostics, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform coagulation tests, ELISAs, and platelet aggregation assays in a fast-paced lab near UC Berkeley.

You will work under CAP guidelines, ensuring accuracy and quality control while collaborating with physicians, scientists, and technologists. The ideal candidate holds a California CLS license, has strong communication skills, and can manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a high-stakes clinical

Qualifications

• Must hold a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• Experience with coagulation assays, platelet aggregation, and ELISAs is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform clinical testing (e.g., coagulation assays, platelet aggregation, ELISAs) per SOPs.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure accurate test results.
• Assist in method development, validation, and document control reviews as required.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

California CLS license

Job description

Full-time Position (This position may include a Saturday or Sunday Shift)

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.
• 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!