Certified Histocompatibility Technologist Trainee

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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

Certified Histocompatibility Scientist Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

During the 52 weeks of training, each trainee will be expected to:

• Observe and adhere to all Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) lab standard operating procedures and policies
• Develop a disciplined and balanced schedule of independent study, attendance, and other required assignments
• Take initiative to perform and reflect on applied learning skills at the bench
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen accessioning, processing and maintaining accurate and complete records
• Perform & process laboratory assays on practice samples
• Seek assistance, when appropriate from section supervisors, instructors, or other resourceful personnel
• Complete homework, unknowns, quizzes/examinations, and reading assignments when scheduled during the training year
• Optimize time spent at the bench through proper prioritization and time management

After the 52 weeks of training, each trainee will be expected to perform the following:

• Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing using serology and molecular methods
• Perform Cytotoxic Crossmatching
• Flow Cytomerty Crossmatching
• Antibody screening
• Antibody Specificity Analysis
• Spleen and Lymph Node Isolation
• Able to select the proper specimen for the procedure given
• Able to distinguish normal from abnormal results
• Utilize data to evaluate accuracy of results
• Apply problem-solving techniques to identify and correct procedural errors, identify instrument malfunction and institute appropriate corrective measures under supervision
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining accurate and complete records
• Promptly and courteously answer the phone and assists clients and coordinators with their inquiries

Qualifications

• BS or BA in biological, physical or chemical science or clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university
• A current Trainee License issued by California Laboratory Field services in histocompatibility prior to the program’s start date
• Comfortable working Monday - Friday with rotating shifts (AM, PM, and graveyard)
• Willing to work weekends and take on-call after getting the Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License and become a licensed Technologist.
• Willing to work in a STAT clinical lab setting, the nature of what we do is incredibly rewarding.
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms
• Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday - Friday with rotating shifts and occasional work on the weekends & on-