What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology position at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science?
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Posted: 03-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Allied Health
Internal Number: 152003538
Description
Join us as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology lab at the Brentwood Annex. You will assist with various technical procedures in the Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology sections. Primary responsibilities include performing urine cultures, blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, and BD Max PCR, as well as troubleshooting laboratory instruments and reagent preparation.
Salary Range: $56.54 - $75.34/hour
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Posted: 03-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 152003538
Description
Join us as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology lab at the Brentwood Annex. You will assist with various technical procedures in the Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology sections. Primary responsibilities include performing urine cultures, blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, and BD Max PCR, as well as troubleshooting laboratory instruments and reagent preparation.
Salary Range: $56.54 - $75.34/hour
Qualifications
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or Clinical Microbiology Scientist (CMS).
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology.
- Previous technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and/or Parasitology.
- 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.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.
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About UCLA
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.
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