Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to advance disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment within a state-of-the-art laboratory.

You will contribute to assay development, improve test workflows, and educate CGMBS trainees while collaborating with genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformaticians involved in in-house molecular testing.

Qualifications

• Contribute to assay development and test workflows.
• Collaborate with genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformaticians on molecular testing.
• Maintain high standards of healthcare and quality in clinical laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• At the forefront of disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment in a clinical lab.
• Develop and optimize assays to improve accuracy and turnaround times.
• Educate CGMBS trainees and collaborate with clinical teams to support patient care.

Job description

Description

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