Clinical Lab Scientist II

Clinical Lab Scientist II Locations:

Los Angeles, California Job Category:

Laboratory Position Type:

Full-Time Shift:

Days

• Job Description
• Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

• Overview

• Schedule:

• Monday-Friday with variable weekends; 10 hour day shift.

• Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

• The Diagnostic Immunology and Flow Cytometry Lab's testing menu is as dynamic and diverse as the team running the tests.

The scope of work includes laboratory testing for allergy, autoimmune and infectious disease serologies, hemoglobinopathies, and routine immunophenotyping, esoteric subsets, and leukemia and lymphoma diagnostics and MRD testing by flow cytometry. The Clinical Lab Scientist II performs a range of standard and/or technically demanding procedures in one or more of the Clinical Laboratory disciplines exercising initiative and independent judgment. Communicates technical or general information to their manager, director, & medical staff. May provide instruction in the basic theory, technical skills and applications of laboratory test procedures. Provides expertise and serves as a technical resource for Technicians. The CLS II functions as a licensed staff member performing duties approved by the California Business and Professions Code, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.

• Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Required:

• + 2 to 5 years of relevant clinical experience with at least 1 year in the area of specialty.

• Preferred:

• + ASCP Board of Registry certification as Medical Technologist, or other specialty. + Basic Microsoft Excel skills

• Education/Licensure/Certifications:

• Required:

• + Bachelor's degree meeting California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services academic requirements. + Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License +
• _OR_
• acceptable Limited California Licenses in specialty areas: + Clinical Chemist Scientist License + Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License + Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License + Clinical Hematologist Scientist License + Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License + Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License + Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License

• Preferred:

• + Experience with flow cytometry testing, CERNER EMR system, immunoassays, and clinical laboratoryquality assurance.
• Pay Scale Information
• $99,008.00-$162,656.00
• CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization.

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

• About Us
• CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world .

As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth. Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

• CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters.

And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process. Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.