Clinical Lab Scientist I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform standard and technically demanding laboratory procedures across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. The role requires initiative, independent judgment, and effective communication with medical staff and leadership.

Qualifications include a California CLS license and a bachelor’s degree meeting CDPH requirements, with preferred background in high-complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program meeting CDPH requirements.
• Active California CLS license or eligibility to obtain license.
• Experience with CLIA high-complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and technically demanding lab procedures in one or more CLIA disciplines.
• Acts as a technical resource to staff and communicates results to management and medical staff.
• May provide functional supervision to support staff and participate in administrative activities.

Skills

Clinical Lab Scientist

Hematology

Chemistry

Blood Bank

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree meeting CDPH Laboratory Field Services requirements

Job description

Schedule:

Full-time, 10-hour Alternative Work Schedule. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with variable Saturdays as needed.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs a range of standard and/or technically demanding procedures in one or more of the Clinical Laboratory disciplines exercising initiative and independent judgment. Communicates technical or general information to their manager, director, & medical staff. Participate in administrative activities. Provides expertise and serves as a technical resource for others. May provide functional supervision to support staff.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a Clinical Lab Scientist in a clinical laboratory Or
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a CLS performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

For Clinical Lab Scientist With Limited California License

• Minimum 1 year of post-baccalaureate clinical training, OR
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in the specialty area related to the license.

Preferred

• 1+ year of clinical experience in the specialty or subspecialty areas of the clinical laboratory preferred.
• ASCP Board of Registry certification as Medical Technologist, or other specialty preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree meeting California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services academic requirements.
• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License