Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an approved laboratory.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology.
• Clinical Chemist Scientist License: authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of chemistry, including routine chemistry, clinical microscopy, endocrinology and toxicology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology.
• Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License: authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of microbiology including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology.
• Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License: authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of immunohematology including ABO/Rh Type or Group, unexpected antibody detection, compatibility testing and antibody identification.
• Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License: authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the subspecialty of toxicology.
• Clinical Hematologist Scientist License: authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of hematology including routine hematology and coagulation.
• Applicants who currently practice and/or reside outside the State of California must possess a valid and unrestricted California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist OR Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
• Required experience and licensing must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience beyond meeting the requirement

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems of laboratory equipment malfunction or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable or otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution.
• Assists with supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials.
• Verifies that journey-level laboratory scientists have accurately calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and accurately completed vital documentation.

Benefits

• Workforce Shortage Recruitment - New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2026, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.
• Critical Shortage Recruitment Range - 20% Night Shift In addition, pursuant to County Code Section 6.10.050 and 6.10.060, a Critical Shortage Range of 20% has been approved for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II assigned to the night shift.
• Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus Los Angeles County currently offers a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II roles. These positions are with Correctional Health Services and require on-site work at designated facilities. The bonus strives to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed