Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Core Lab (Night Shift)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct critical technical procedures in various departments, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. Your expertise in chemistry and hematology will be vital as you process specimens, develop methods, and maintain laboratory instruments. This position not only offers a competitive hourly wage but also potential bonuses and shift differentials, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Bachelor's Degree and two years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical procedures in Emergency Department and Core Laboratory.
• Perform specimen processing, method development, and quality control.

Skills

Technical competence in high-volume chemistry/hematology

Lab safety knowledge

Basic lab skills (pipetting, dilutions)

Proficiency in fractions, percentages, ratios

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist where you will conduct various technical procedures in the Emergency Department, Anesthesiology, and Core Laboratory. Your primary duties include specimen processing, method development, testing across multiple areas such as chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunoassay, and blood gases. You will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory instruments, performing quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, and data entry.

Salary Range: $53.31/hour - $71.04/hour

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

Qualifications

*Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

*Bachelor's Degree

*Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

*Demonstrated technical competence in high-volume chemistry/hematology

*Working knowledge of lab safety, basic lab skills (e.g., pipetting, dilutions, specimen integrity), and test methodologies

*Proficiency in practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for making reagents and calculations

*Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as pipetting and computer data entry

*Two years of recent experience in a high-volume laboratory setting - preferred

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