Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS

Full-time with Weekend Shift (Sunday-Thursday)

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.

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.

• 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.

• 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.