Clinical Lab Scientist: Impactful Medical Testing

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform comprehensive laboratory testing on patient samples. The CLS will manage pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, uphold quality control standards, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, instrument operation, quality control oversight, equipment maintenance, and inventory management, with a focus on accuracy,

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and software.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Processes samples and performs required pre-analytical steps.
• Performs laboratory testing according to SOPs across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases.
• Adheres to quality control requirements and maintains documentation.
• Performs equipment maintenance and logs accordingly.
• Demonstrates instrument/ equipment competency and troubleshoots when needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation of supplies and parallel testing as required.
• Assists with inventory management and labeling, keeping the workspace organized and clean.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform comprehensive laboratory testing on patient samples. The CLS will manage pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, uphold quality control standards, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, instrument operation, quality control oversight, equipment maintenance, and inventory management, with a focus on accuracy,