Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Oncology

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs laboratory testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration of equipment, quality control procedures and is responsible for the validity of test results.

Monday-Friday 3PM-11:30PM

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

• Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures
• Operate, calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials
• Accept or reject test results in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance
• Adhere to established processing timelines
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

• General knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure writing, assay theory, and instrumentation
• Orient, mentor and teach clinical laboratory methods, procedures and techniques to new Associates
• Demonstrate effective teamwork skills by knowledge sharing
• Take on formally-assigned additional duties, such as training, as a part of routine job performance
• Participate on special project teams as requested by supervisory staff

Level III – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

• Obtain advanced knowledge of Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures, assays, and instrumentation
• Participate in troubleshooting activities in conjunction with Technical Supervisor
• Volunteer to serve on various committees and panels to the benefit of the laboratory or company in general (e.g. Safety Committee)
• Performs train the trainer and Qualified Personnel responsibilities as assigned

Senior CLS – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level III plus the following:

• Leads or executes complex special projects outside of a standard CLS scope. For example, lead an audit prep team or process
• Utilize extensive company and technical knowledge to participate in audits and defend company practices as needed

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level I – Minimum

• BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science
• OR Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technician
• OR BS or BA in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Science
• OR BS or BA degree in related science fields with 16 hours in Biology, 16 hours in Chemistry and 3 hours of Mathematics
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids
• Ability to work with automated and