Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS)
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Requirements
- California CLS License or California CHS License
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in an ASHI‑accredited HLA laboratory
- Familiarity with HLA testing workflows, including: HLA typing, Flow cytometry crossmatches, Luminex platforms (One Lambda)
- Experience performing and interpreting SAB assays
- Understanding of virtual crossmatching and transplant matching algorithms
- Experience with LIMS/LIS systems commonly used in HLA labs
- Experience with method validations or data review
Responsibilities
- Perform high‑complexity HLA testing, including: HLA typing (NGS, SSP, RT‑PCR platforms), HLA antibody screening and identification (FlowPRA, Luminex, SAB), Virtual and physical crossmatches
- Analyze, interpret, and document HLA test results in accordance with ASHI standards
- Prepare and process clinical and donor specimens (whole blood, serum, DNA, tissues)
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized HLA instruments such as: Luminex platforms, NGS sequencers, qPCR / amplification instruments, Flow cytometers
- Perform quality control (QC), proficiency testing (PT), and maintain accurate documentation
- Assist with assay validations, method comparisons, and lot‑to‑lot verifications
- Participate in workflow improvement, troubleshooting, and CAPA activities
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clinical partners
- Support training of new staff as needed
- Participate in rotational On-Call duties during weekends and holidays
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
