Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to apply specialized laboratory expertise to investigate human, viral and microbial genomes using state-of-the-art technology.

You will contribute to assay development, optimize test workflows and educate CGMBS trainees while collaborating with genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformaticians. This role supports disease detection, diagnosis and treatment within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate human, viral and microbial genomes and the products they encode using advanced laboratory techniques.
• Collaborate with clinicians, genetic counselors, variant scientists and bioinformaticians involved in in-house molecular testing.
• Contribute to assay development, improve test workflows and educate CGMBS trainees.

Education

Current, California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Posted Date

09/14/2026

Salary Range: $59.37 - 79.11 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32933

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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If you’re devoted to using your specialized laboratory expertise to investigate human, viral and microbial genomes and the products they encode, you’ll find an exceptional home for your career at UCLA Health. Within our stimulating and supportive environment, you’ll collaborate with world-class clinicians while working with the latest in laboratory technology. If you’re looking to advance your career with one of the nation’s top health systems, we invite you to join us.

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be at the forefront of disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment, playing a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of healthcare. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to assay development, improve test workflows, and educate CGMBS trainees. You’ll also collaborate closely with genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformaticians involved in in-house molecular testing.

Salary Range: $59.37 - $79.11/hour

Job Qualifications

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• Current, California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.