Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,218,000 - 226,683,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to advance human, viral and microbial genome testing. You will contribute to assay development, optimize workflows, and collaborate with CGMBS trainees and genetic counselors.

The role involves working with variant scientists and bioinformaticians in in-house molecular testing, supporting diagnostic efforts and maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assay development and improve test workflows.
• Educate CGMBS trainees.
• Collaborate with genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformaticians involved in in-house molecular testing.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Qualifications

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