Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( CLS)
Machaon Diagnostics · Berkeley, California · Posted Jun 9, 2026
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Job Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Full-time with Weekend Shift (Sunday- Thursday)
Who We Are:
Machaon Diagnostics, Inc. is an independent Clinical Reference Laboratory and Contract
Research Organization/Clinical Trials Services founded in 2003 in Oakland, California. We
specialize in coagulation and thrombosis, complement-mediated diseases, kidney disease, and
rare disease genetics. Our mission is to save more lives with lab testing.
The laboratory is located on University Avenue in Berkeley, CA, in a fun neighborhood and just
down the street from the University of California, Berkeley.
Education and Credentials:
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Independently perform clinical testing (e.g., coagulation assays, platelet
aggregation, ELISAs) in accordance with established standard operating
procedures.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to successfully perform laboratory testing.
- Assist in new clinical assay development and/or document control reviews, as
- required. Design and execute clinical validation studies to assess technical test
performance in accordance with CAP guidelines.
- Adhere to established lab policies in areas of procedures, quality control, quality
assurance, and safety.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Experience Requirements:
- Strong background in laboratory techniques and demonstrated ability to perform
bench work.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Must work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, lab
technologists and be solutions oriented.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and
initiative on a daily basis. Must have ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail is critical—assay results will change clinical management of
critically-ill patients!
To Apply:
Please send your resume and references when applying for this position to Delanda
(delanda@machaondiagnostics.com).
Screening Questions:
1. Do you have a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license?
(required answer: yes)
2. How many years of experience do you have as a CLS?
(required answer?)