Part-Time Microbiology CLS: Hands-On Lab & QC

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology to perform tests on patient specimens. Responsibilities include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical work under the Microbiology Supervisor, with an emphasis on quality control and accurate reporting.

Candidates should hold a CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist) and have about a year of microbiology lab experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science required.
• 1 year microbiology clinical lab experience (including internship) preferred.
• License: CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing.
• Perform microbiology testing per SOPs across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases.
• Maintain quality control and documentation.
• Perform equipment maintenance and log replacements as needed.
• Troubleshoot instruments and ensure timely function.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.

Skills

Quality Control

Laboratory Testing

Documentation

Equipment Maintenance

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree - Science

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology to perform tests on patient specimens. Responsibilities include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical work under the Microbiology Supervisor, with an emphasis on quality control and accurate reporting.

Candidates should hold a CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist) and have about a year of microbiology lab experience, including