• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology…

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Step into a vital role at the Brentwood Annex, where your expertise will support essential diagnostic services across Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical procedures, including urine and blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, and BD Max PCR testing. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting laboratory instruments and preparing reagents to ensure accuracy and efficiency in test results.

     

    Salary Range: $53.31/hour - $71.04/hour

     

    In addition to a competitive salary range, this position is also eligible for shift differentials.

    Qualifications

    * Current, California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Microbiology Scientist license.

    * Bachelor's degree.

    * Demonstrated working knowledge of current instrumentation, including BD Bactec FX, bioMerieux Vitek 2 and MS systems, centrifuges, water baths, analytical balance, fume hood, biological safety cabinet, and incubator.

    * Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology - preferred.

    * Previous technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and/or Parasitology - preferred.

    * Proficient computer skills.

    * Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

     

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