Entry-Level HLA Lab Technician – Impactful Research

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Level I HLA Technician to join the laboratory team under direct supervision. This role focuses on routine, entry-level testing, instrument operation, quality checks, and documentation to support accurate HLA results for patient care.

You'll calibrate and maintain equipment, perform basic tests, manage QA protocols, and interact with physicians and hospital staff to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role focusing on routine laboratory tasks.
• Supports operation of testing instruments and QA procedures.
• Interacts with hospital staff to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment used in routine testing.
• Validates and documents test results according to procedures.
• Recognizes basic problems and initiates corrective actions.
• Performs QA controls and instrument verifications.
• Prepares reagents and standards according to procedures.
• Assists with data collection for research as requested.
• Interacts with physicians and staff to support patient care.
• Demonstrates understanding of specimen requirements and test strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year coursework in Biological Science or Chemistry

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Level I HLA Technician to join the laboratory team under direct supervision. This role focuses on routine, entry-level testing, instrument operation, quality checks, and documentation to support accurate HLA results for patient care.

You'll calibrate and maintain equipment, perform basic tests, manage QA protocols, and interact with physicians and hospital staff to support high-quality patient care.