Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. 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.

Job Description

Key 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• California CLS License or California CHS License

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $46-$63/hour

Schedule:

• Full Time, Day Shift, five 8-hour shifts, Tuesday–Saturday OR four 10-hours shifts, Wednesday-Saturday

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.