Genome Diagnostics Lab Scientist (CLIA-Licensed)

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

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.