Certified Histocompatibility Scientist

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 responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor-IBT’s 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

Specific to HLA, in addition to the above:

• 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
• Participate in rotational On-Call duties during weekends and holidays
• Promptly and courteously answer the phone and assist clients and coordinators with their inquiries

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• High level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, and accuracy

Qualifications

• BS or BA in biological, physical or chemical science
• 1 - 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• 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
• Must be licensed as a Certified Histocompatibility Scientist in California
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time 1st shift, Monday - Friday with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Los Angeles, C