Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Leadership

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 69,926 - 93,979; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is recruiting a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high-complexity testing and laboratory duties. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and a valid CA CLS license.

Responsibilities include quality control, calibration, and timely reporting of test results. Microbiology experience is preferred, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a busy clinical lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is required or equivalent.
• Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• Microbiology experience is preferred.
• Documentation of proficiency testing and quality control is expected.
• Experience with high complexity testing and calibration procedures is prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prioritize work duties.
• Identify and solve technical problems during routine testing.
• Maintain quality control documentation and instrument maintenance.
• Train and orient new employees and students.
• Review quality control issues and assist the supervisor as needed.
• Perform high complexity tests and ensure accurate reporting.
• Calibrate instruments and ensure equipment accuracy.
• Promote safe, organized hospital laboratory operations.
• Communicate test results clearly and in a timely manner.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in medical tech

CA CLS license

Microbiology experience (preferred)

High complexity testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is recruiting a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high-complexity testing and laboratory duties. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and a valid CA CLS license.

Responsibilities include quality control, calibration, and timely reporting of test results. Microbiology experience is preferred, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a busy clinical lab environment.