Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Agilent
  • Carpinteria, California
  • Full Time

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for the Companion Diagnostics (CDx) team. Agilents CDx business partners closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize in vitro diagnostic devices, which are a critical part of precision medicine. As a CLS, you will provide full end-to-end lab support in the CLIA-licensed Biopharma CDx Services Laboratory (BCSL). This support will include all aspects of day-to-day Histology operations (accessioning, embedding, cutting, staining, operation of the Omnis, and digital scanning of clinical tissue samples). The CLS will also be responsible for lab development projects such as writing of SOPs, providing scanner support, and performing qualification studies for new instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

  • Works in a cross-functional team that supports clinical trials testing new targeted anti-cancer drugs

  • Performs laboratory bench work including clinical testing (IHC and FISH), QC, and maintenance

  • Provides direct supervision of histotechnicians/histotechnologists and laboratory assistants

  • Participates in all aspects of assay validations including planning, execution, analysis, and interpretation

  • Appropriately accesses and safeguards Protected Health Information (PHI) and all other confidential information

  • Adheres to established laboratory policies/guidelines while maintaining a safe working environment

  • Records data to comply with various internal and external regulations

  • Ensures Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

  • Ensures success through collaboration


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or PhD in biological sciences or related life sciences field is preferred

  • California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required. ASCP certification preferred but not required

  • 4+ years of experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory performing high-complexity testing in relevant disciplines

  • Supervisory/management experience preferred

  • Research experience and/or test validation experience preferred

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Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 15, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $130,112.00 - $203,300.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email ... or contact +.... For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.
Travel Required: Occasional
Shift: Day
Duration: No End Date
Job Function: R&D
Job ID: 484462540
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025

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