Medical Laboratory Scientist
About the role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of high complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision. CLS personnel are capable of performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation, data analysis, and instrument maintenance and problem resolution. They often work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation
- Conduct data analysis
- Perform instrument maintenance and problem resolution
- Work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Coursework/Training: 16 semesters or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry, OR analytical chemistry
- Coursework/Training: 18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology
- Coursework/Training: 3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (light and electricity)
- Upon hire: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
- 1 year Internship - prerequisite to the State Exam
Preferred qualifications
- 2 years Clinical lab experience in a hospital setting
Benefits
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
- Voluntary benefits
- Well-being resources
Pay
Pay range: $51.76 - $80.34. Placement on the wage range is determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.