Clinical Lab Scientist I, Lab Support Services - Day

Dev; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 50,998 - 79,046; Full time

Job summary

A renowned medical center in California is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to perform routine laboratory tests and support general laboratory operations. This full-time position involves operating test equipment and maintaining quality control, and requires a Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science along with a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. Ideal candidates will have a passion for innovative patient care and a commitment to community service. Competitive salary range between $37.02 and $57.38 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position functioning under senior personnel direction.
• Preferred one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and some complex assays.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, perform and document QC.
• Recognize and respond to problems, verify and report results.

Skills

Routine laboratory tests

Technical assays

Quality control documentation

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist I, Lab Support Services - Day

• Full-time

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS‑SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: CEDARS‑SINAI

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars‑Sinai, we’re motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work—excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is an entry‑level position that functions under the direction of senior technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing routine laboratory tests and may include some technically complex assays. The CLS I’s activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, performing and documenting QC, recognizing and responding to problems, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related science.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.
• One-year clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors, and telephones.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
• Near visual acuity including color differentiation.
• Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.

Working Title: Clinical Lab Scientist I, Lab Support Services - Day

Department: Cl Path‑Support Services

Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Pathology/Lab

Job Specialty: Laboratory

Position Type: Full-time

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Shift Type: Day

Base Pay: $37.02 - $57.38