Clinical Microbiology Lab Scientist Impactful Diagnostics

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Licensed Medical Technologist) to perform microbiology testing across pre-, analytical, and post-analytical phases. The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and instrument maintenance.

The CLS will process samples, adhere to SOPs, communicate results to medical staff, and manage inventory and supplies in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science required.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist certification required.
• 1 year microbiology clinical laboratory experience (including internship) may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens and performs required sample transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing.
• Performs microbiology testing per SOPs across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases; communicates with medical staff as needed.
• Maintains quality control and documentation; ensures instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintains organized work area and inventory; manages supplies and par-levels.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree - Science

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Licensed Medical Technologist) to perform microbiology testing across pre-, analytical, and post-analytical phases. The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and instrument maintenance.

The CLS will process samples, adhere to SOPs, communicate results to medical staff, and manage inventory and supplies in a fast-paced lab environment.