Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Diagnostics & Quality Assurance

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Bank analyses on diverse patient specimens, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely results.

Required are a Bachelor’s Degree and a California CLS license, with 1 year of CLS training/experience. Strong communication, planning, and QA skills are essential in this academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and California CLS license.
• Minimum 1 year CLS training/experience with specialized analyses and QC.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Bank analyses on patient specimens.
• Maintain accuracy, reliability and timeliness of test results per policy.
• Monitor quality control, calibration, maintenance and inventory as assigned.
• Communicate results to clinical staff and participate in QA activities.
• Assist with training and cover shifts in emergencies.

Skills

Organization/time management

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Diversity in the workplace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Job description

The University of Southern California is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Bank analyses on diverse patient specimens, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely results.

Required are a Bachelor’s Degree and a California CLS license, with 1 year of CLS training/experience. Strong communication, planning, and QA skills are essential in this academic medical center setting.