Molecular Pathology Lab Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of molecular biology assays from specimen procurement to data reporting, ensuring accurate results.

The role requires skills in DNA extraction, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and sequencing, plus proficiency with Word, Excel and sequencing software; CA license is required. Join a leading academic health system committed to patient care, research and education.

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties such as DNA extraction, pcr, capillary electrophoresis, Southern blot, Sanger Sequencing and other molecular biology protocols
• Must demonstrate ability to perform duties assigned with minimum supervision and ability to troubleshoot assays when problems arise
• Knowledge and ability to use computer and computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Sequencing analysis software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a current CA license
• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in a clinical molecular setting
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with all individuals across the Health System
• Ability to follow laboratory policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work practices appropriate to the workload assigned

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.

Skills

DNA extraction

PCR

Capillary electrophoresis

Sanger Sequencing

Troubleshooting assays

Communication skills in English

CA CLS license

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (CA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Sequencing analysis software

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of molecular biology assays from specimen procurement to data reporting, ensuring accurate results.

The role requires skills in DNA extraction, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and sequencing, plus proficiency with Word, Excel and sequencing software; CA license is required. Join a leading academic health system committed to patient care, research and education.