Microbiology Assay Development Scientist
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7291607 (Ref:10026971)
Posted: October 31, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $45.22 - $72.36 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Assay Development Scientist-Onsite
Under supervision of the Director of the Medical Microbiology, leads assignments related to development of new laboratory developed tests (LDT), evaluation of new laboratory diagnostic methods, improvement of existing testing platforms, validation of software, maintenance of biorepository, and training of clinical laboratory staff. Provides technical support to microbiology laboratory personnel and investigative support to clinical trials and other clinical research projects at City of Hope. Presents scientific data at the scientific conferences.
Primary responsibility is validating the laboratory developed tests as applicable to clinical laboratory practices.
• Research literature for improvements in infectious disease diagnostic technologies.
• Determines efficacy of new laboratory instruments.
• Writes SOPs Validations for the above.
• Assists in the training of clinical laboratory personnel in the newly established technologies and instrumentation.
• Develops preventive maintenance protocols.
Ensures that a procedure manual of all methodologies and techniques performed is maintained, updated and modified as new methods are introduced.
Functions as a resource to department staff; recommends solutions to personnel or technical problems.
Responsible party for technical transfer of new development to clinical use
Responsible for establishing preventative maintenance program for new technology
Assists Laboratory Supervisor to develop Quality Control and Quality Improvement Programs.
Assists as needed to prepare all materials pertinent to self-guided and onsite inspections (CAP, JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies
As a successful candidate, you will:
Your qualifications should include:
· Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. 3 additional years of experience as a CLS plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
· PhD with 1 year laboratory experience in microbiology or CLS with 6 months CLS laboratory experience in microbiology. Relevant laboratory experience required.
· Medical microbiology courses Maintains up-to-date knowledge of laboratory regulations
· Non-PhD must have MT (Medical Technologist) or CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) License
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $45.22 - $72.36 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
