Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at Eurofins Clinical Molecular Testing Services, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Description:

Eurofins Clinical Molecular Testing Services LLC is searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in Louisville, KY.

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. This position also entails the development of high complexity assays according to prescribed and emerging protocols/technologies that are intended to be translated to clinical diagnostics.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :


• Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of high complexity development testing according to prescribed and emerging protocols/technologies.

• Coordinating development and validation studies with laboratory directors, staff and supervisors.

• Records, analyzes and summarizes the results of the development testing.

• Appropriate documentation of development and validation tasks, including writing validation summaries, and standard operating procedures.

• Troubleshooting methodologies.

• Initial training of laboratory technologists in assays translated for clinical use.

• Understands and complies with EHSO, OSHA and CMT Biosafety, Chemical safety and Radiation safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains current technical knowledge and skills as defined in CMT policies.

• Acts in a professional manner when interacting with patients, visitors, and other staff.

• Adheres to administrative policies including but not limited to: attendance, dress code and required training.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.


The ideal candidate would possess :


• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred

• Some college training in science, or science background, or equivalent, preferred

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication skills with written and spoken English


Basic Minimum Qualifications :


• A Doctoral degree (PhD) or Master's degree (MS) in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science

• Two years of laboratory experience (or combination of experience and training), preferably in a clinical laboratory.

• Previous experience designing PCR primers and evaluation of different PCR protocols (GC rich, long-range PCR, or similar) required.

• Previous experience with Sanger sequencing required.

• Previous experience with next-generation sequencing using Illumina sequencers required.

• Experience writing SOPs and/or protocols required.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.


To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .



Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.