Clinical Lab Scientist – Precision Diagnostics & QA

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analyses. You will ensure accurate, timely test results used for patient care, while maintaining QA and safety standards.

The position requires relevant licenses in California and prior CLS training or experience, with strong communication and organization skills. Join a leading academic medical center known for innovative care and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• California CLS or limited specialty license required.
• 1 year experience or CLS training with QC/ calibration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual analyses across biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking.
• Identify normal, abnormal, and critical results and act per lab policy.
• Communicate results and participate in QA and training activities.
• Ensure results meet defined turnaround time.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff; assist in inventory and safety tasks.
• Maintain calibration and quality control documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization/time management

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related field

California CLS license

California Specialty (Limited) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analyses. You will ensure accurate, timely test results used for patient care, while maintaining QA and safety standards.

The position requires relevant licenses in California and prior CLS training or experience, with strong communication and organization skills. Join a leading academic medical center known for innovative care and research.