Clinical Laboratory Scientist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health institution dedicated to advancing immunogenetics and transplantation immunology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you'll play a crucial role in performing high complexity histocompatibility testing and contribute to vital R&D projects. This position offers a competitive hourly salary with additional shift differentials. You'll work in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of testing and compliance while enhancing patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the field of organ transplantation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid California CLS or CHS license required.
• Experience in HLA and blood bank preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity histocompatibility testing.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotations.

Skills

HLA Testing

Histocompatibility Testing

Teamwork

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Luminex

Job description

Description

Join our dynamic team, where we're dedicated to advancing the field of immunogenetics, histocompatibility, and transplantation immunology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for a multitude of tests in relation to organ transplantation. Your primary duties include:

*Perform high complexity histocompatibility testing, including serological techniques, microcytotoxicity testing, cross-matching, and antibody testing using Luminex.

*Participate in Transplant on-call and weekend rotations.

*Contribute to ongoing R&D and method development projects.

Salary Range: $53.31 - $71.04/hour

In addition to a competitive salary range, this position is also eligible for shift differentials.

Qualifications

*Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license.

*Bachelor's degree.

*Ability to work outside of normal shift hours, including on-call and rotating weekends.

*Experience and background in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and blood bank, preferred.

*Background in molecular methods, reference ranges, test methodologies, instrument operation/maintenance as well as CAP and other regulatory requirements.

*Knowledge of relevant disease states in order to communicate significance of test results.

*Ability to perform testing, documentation, interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing R&D and method development projects.

*Strong teamwork skills.

*Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.