Clinical Laboratory Scientist – UCLA Health

Title of the Job: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Description: DescriptionJoin our dynamic team, where we’re dedicated to advancing the field of immunogenetics, histocompatibility, and transplantation immunology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for a multitude of tests in relation to organ transplantation. Your primary duties include:

• Perform high complexity histocompatibility testing, including serological techniques, microcytotoxicity testing, cross-matching, and antibody testing using Luminex.

• Participate in Transplant on-call and weekend rotations.

• Contribute to ongoing R&D and method development projects.

Salary Range: $53.31 – $71.04/hourQualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Ability to work outside of normal shift hours, including on-call and rotating weekends.

• Experience and background in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and blood bank, preferred.

• Background in molecular methods, reference ranges, test methodologies, instrument operation/maintenance as well as CAP and other regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of relevant disease states in order to communicate significance of test results.

• Ability to perform testing, documentation, interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing R&D and method development projects.

• Strong teamwork skills.

• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

Company Name: UCLA Health

Salary: $53.31 – 71.04 per hour

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