Clinical Laboratory Scientist: High-Complexity Testing QC

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California in Arcadia seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high complexity testing and ensure accuracy in patient results. You will maintain instruments, document quality control, and assist in training staff under supervision. California licensure as a CLS is required or pursued as part of credentialing.

You will contribute to safe, compliant laboratory operations and support quality assurance initiatives in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• Certification/licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist preferred for California.
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures and laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing as assigned with professional judgment.
• Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specs.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments; assist in preventive maintenance.
• Train and orient new employees and students; ensure competency files.
• Ensure patient test results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing knowledge

Problem solving

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

The University of Southern California in Arcadia seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high complexity testing and ensure accuracy in patient results. You will maintain instruments, document quality control, and assist in training staff under supervision. California licensure as a CLS is required or pursued as part of credentialing.

You will contribute to safe, compliant laboratory operations and support quality assurance initiatives in a busy clinical setting.