Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology (Evening Shift)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the Brentwood Annex. In this vital role, you will support essential diagnostic services across various fields, including Bacteriology and Mycology. Your expertise will be crucial in performing technical procedures and troubleshooting laboratory instruments to ensure accurate test results. This position offers a competitive hourly salary, along with shift differentials, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals in the clinical laboratory field. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Strong educational background in Microbiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microbiology

Technical Procedures

Troubleshooting Laboratory Instruments

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BD Bactec FX

bioMerieux Vitek 2

MS Systems

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

*Current, California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Microbiology Scientist license.

*Bachelor's degree.

*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.

*Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology - preferred.

*Previous technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and/or Parasitology - preferred.

*Proficient computer skills.

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