Clinical Lab Scientist

AHMC Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing with a focus on microbiology. This position requires a degree in laboratory science and expertise in quality control and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will bring experience from an acute care setting and hold a current California license, contributing to the hospital's mission and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two years of experience in an acute care laboratory preferred.
• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on patient and control samples.
• Maintain knowledge of operating procedures and quality control.
• Participate in professional development and quality assurance.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Doctoral or Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science

Job description

Overview

Performs laboratory testing on patient and control samples. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized analytical instrumentation, clinical correlation of test results, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Participates in continuous quality improvement through professional development, continuing education, data collection and evaluation, and quality assurance.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. The employee is expected to demonstrate behavior aligned with AHMC-ARMC's core values, support the hospital’s strategic plan, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. Additionally, the employee shall support organizational expectations such as customer service, patient rights, confidentiality, environment of care, and hospital initiatives.

Microbiology focus.

Qualifications - Education/Training/Experience

• Earned a doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care laboratory preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
• American College of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) registration preferred.