Clinical Lab Scientist: Quality & Advanced Testing

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to analyze and prioritize duties, solve technical issues during testing, and document quality control activities. The role includes training staff, maintaining compliance, and ensuring accurate, timely test results across high-complexity procedures.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• Microbiology experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prioritize work duties in a laboratory setting.
• Identify and solve technical problems during routine testing.
• Document quality control activities and calibrations as required.
• Train and orient new employees and students.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing is performed consistently.
• Perform high complexity tests only as authorized and under supervision.
• Ensure safety, accuracy and timely reporting of results.
• Assist in developing procedures and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Clinical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to analyze and prioritize duties, solve technical issues during testing, and document quality control activities. The role includes training staff, maintaining compliance, and ensuring accurate, timely test results across high-complexity procedures.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.