Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology (Evening Shift)

Asct; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital role at an esteemed facility where your skills as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be essential in supporting diagnostic services across various microbiological fields. You will engage in performing critical technical procedures, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of test results. This dynamic position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with advanced laboratory instrumentation. If you are passionate about microbiology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Bachelor’s degree and advanced training in Microbiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures including urine and blood cultures.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and prepare reagents.

Skills

Microbiology

Analytical Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Tools

BD Bactec FX

bioMerieux Vitek 2

Centrifuges

Water Baths

Analytical Balance

Fume Hood

Biological Safety Cabinet

Incubator

Job description

Description

Step into a vital role at the Brentwood Annex, where your expertise will support essential diagnostic services across Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical procedures, including urine and blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, and BD Max PCR testing. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting laboratory instruments and preparing reagents to ensure accuracy and efficiency in test results.

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

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

Qualifications

1. Current, California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Microbiology Scientist license.
2. Bachelor’s degree.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of current instrumentation, including BD Bactec FX, bioMerieux Vitek 2 and MS systems, centrifuges, water baths, analytical balance, fume hood, biological safety cabinet, and incubator.
4. Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology - preferred.
5. Previous technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and/or Parasitology - preferred.
6. Proficient computer skills.
7. Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.