ResponsibilitiesAs the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform a wide variety of technical procedures in the Emergency Department, Anesthesiology and Core Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include specimen processing; method development, modification and parallel testing; testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunoassay, and blood gases; preparation of abstracts/manuscripts; maintaining and repairing laboratory instruments; performing quality control and calibration; sample processing; reagent preparation; and data entry.
Qualifications•Current and valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License •Recent demonstrated technical competence in high volume chemistry/hematology required •Must have working knowledge of lab safety, basic lab skills (pipetting, dilutions, specimen integrity, etc) and test methodologies used in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, infectious disease testing •Skill in practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions used in making reagents and in performing calculations •Able to perform repetitive tasks (i.e. pipetting, computer data entry) •Two years of recent experience performing testing in a high volume laboratory, preferred
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.
