Clinical Lab Scientist - Diagnostics & Data Insights

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The role performs laboratory tests by manual and automated methods, procures specimens, analyzes data, and reports results to support diagnosis and treatment across the lab.

Candidates must hold a CA CLS license, demonstrate excellent English communication, and be willing to work variable shifts. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Willing to work variable shifts and overtime.
• Willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current CA CLS License.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated devices.
• Procures specimens and analyzes data to provide results for detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Is accountable for accurate results.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Court testimony readiness

Work pace management

Team collaboration

Education

CA CLS License

Job description

UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The role performs laboratory tests by manual and automated methods, procures specimens, analyzes data, and reports results to support diagnosis and treatment across the lab.

Candidates must hold a CA CLS license, demonstrate excellent English communication, and be willing to work variable shifts. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and compliance with hospital policies.