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Hospital Lab Technician I - Microbiology

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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Los Angeles, CA (In Person)

$66,882 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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Job Description

Hospital Lab Technician I - Microbiology University of California - Los Angeles Health United States, California, Los Angeles May 01, 2026 Description The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at UCLA Health is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Hospital Laboratory Technician I to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting accurate and timely diagnostic testing by assisting with specialized microbiology procedures and specimen processing.
Key duties include:
  • Process Ova and Parasite (O&P) specimens.
  • Prepare Pneumocystis and fungal stains.
  • Handle Mycology and AFB blood specimens for processing.
  • Set up and operate the Vitek ID/AST instrument.
  • Inoculate microdilution MICs for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
  • Subculture quality control organisms to maintain testing accuracy.
Salary Range:
$27.71/hour - $36.60/hour Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET).
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate resourcefulness in a fast-paced lab setting.
  • Working knowledge of clinical microbiology techniques and specimen processing - preferred.

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