Microbiology Clinical Lab Scientist - Precision Diagnostics

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests using manual and automated methods. The role covers specimen procurement, data analysis and reporting to support detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease across all lab areas.

The candidate must hold a CA CLS license and demonstrate strong English communication skills. The position requires flexible shifts and adherence to hospital policies within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required.
• Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current CA CLS License.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated, mechanical or electronic devices.
• Performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, in order to provide data for use in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in all areas of the lab.
• Is accountable for accurate results.

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests using manual and automated methods. The role covers specimen procurement, data analysis and reporting to support detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease across all lab areas.

The candidate must hold a CA CLS license and demonstrate strong English communication skills. The position requires flexible shifts and adherence to hospital policies within a leading academic health system.