Clinical Lab Scientist I (Hourly/Intermittent)
About The Position
Working under the supervision of a physician laboratory director or higher-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is a licensed professional responsible for performing a wide variety of moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory tests and examinations. The CLS I provides medical staff with essential laboratory data for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and disease within the university setting. Assignments typically include diagnostic testing ordered by licensed practitioners (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood tests, antibiotic sensitivity tests), specimen collection and preparation, interpretation of test outcomes, calibration and maintenance of equipment, and quality assurance in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent, as defined by the California Division of Laboratory Science.
- Equivalent post-secondary education, training, and experience may be accepted.
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Student or University Health Setting.
- Cross-training in Multiple Lab Areas (e.g., hematology + immunology + microbiology).
- Ability to support CLIA-waived testing or phlebotomy when needed.
- Demonstrate ongoing learning (continuing education, conferences, certifications, quality improvement involvement).
Responsibilities
- Performing a wide variety of moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory tests and examinations.
- Providing medical staff with essential laboratory data for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and disease within the university setting.
- Performing diagnostic testing ordered by licensed practitioners (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood tests, antibiotic sensitivity tests).
- Specimen collection and preparation.
- Interpretation of test outcomes.
- Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Quality assurance in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- Health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
