Part-Time Microbiology CLS: Precision Lab Testing

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the Microbiology section. The role involves processing samples, performing microbiology testing, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting under SOPs.

Key duties include quality control, equipment maintenance, and documentation. A CLS license in California and a bachelor’s degree in science are required, with at least one year of microbiology lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science required.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• 1 year microbiology CLS experience or internship preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; proficient with computer.

Responsibilities

• Processes samples and performs pre-analytical processing.
• Performs microbiology testing per SOPs (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical).
• Maintains quality control and documentation.
• Performs equipment maintenance and logs.
• Completes daily microbiology quality control.
• Troubleshoots instruments and coordinates service.
• Evaluates microbiology cultures and correlates results.
• Manages supplies and inventory.
• Maintains organized, clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

Bachelor Degree - Science

CA CLS License

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the Microbiology section. The role involves processing samples, performing microbiology testing, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting under SOPs.

Key duties include quality control, equipment maintenance, and documentation. A CLS license in California and a bachelor’s degree in science are required, with at least one year of microbiology lab experience preferred.