Clinical Lab Scientist- Microbiology- FT Evening Shift

About Us

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory tests using manual methods or automated devices.
• Conduct specimen procurement, data analysis, and reporting.
• Provide accurate data for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease across all lab areas.
• Demonstrate accountability for accurate test results.
• Work variable shifts and overtime as required.
• Testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.

Requirements

• Possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Qualifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CA).

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include:

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) requires all applicants who accept an offer of employment to comply with the following conditions:

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure: Final candidates must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions involving misconduct from the last seven years, or any ongoing investigations or disciplinary proceedings.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug-Free Environment.
• Additional conditions may apply depending on business unit or job-specific requirements, such as California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, and Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.

Proof of work authorization is required.