Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematopathology

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative team dedicated to changing lives at a leading healthcare institution. This full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist position offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking medical research and patient care. As part of a dynamic team, you will prepare and analyze biological specimens, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory guidelines. Your expertise will contribute to the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, making a real difference in the community. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization provides a supportive environment where your skills will thrive.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and CLS licensure required.
• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis and perform clinical laboratory procedures.
• Conduct quality control and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Biological specimen preparation

Laboratory procedures proficiency

Quality control procedures

Data entry of diagnostic information

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematopathology (Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We have an exciting Hematopathology Laboratory opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I position at City of Hope, located in Duarte, California. This is a full-time position welcoming new licensed clinical laboratory scientists. We offer a sign-on bonus to eligible candidates.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing specimens for analysis, performing, and reporting clinical laboratory procedures, ranging from waived to high complexity, all while adhering to strict compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, including FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission regulations. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to assist in teaching students and staff, working under the authority of the Laboratory Director as per CLIA regulations. Join our dynamic team at City of Hope and contribute to groundbreaking medical research and patient care. Apply now!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in manual, semi-automated, and automated laboratory procedures.
• Perform complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols, completing them within established turnaround times.
• Review normal and critical results for accuracy and completeness before reporting, and promptly notify supervisors of unusual results or discrepancies.
• Conduct quality control procedures, including preventive maintenance, calibrations, and data recording, supporting Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement efforts.
• Utilize standard laboratory equipment, ensuring accuracy and completeness of recorded results, and perform data entry of diagnostic information.
• Prepare and label solutions, reagents, culture media, and stains following standard formulas and procedures.
• Prioritize work, provide efficient service, assist coworkers, maintain cleanliness and safety practices, and uphold high integrity and confidentiality when interacting with colleagues, patients, physicians, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure

City of Hope employees' pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

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