ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking to hire a per diem Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
In this key role, you will assist with a variety of technical procedures within the Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology sections of the Brentwood Annex.
Primary responsibilities include:
•Perform urine cultures, blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, BD Max PCR
•Troubleshoot laboratory instruments
•Reagent preparation Note: this is a per diem position primarily assigned to the day shift, from 7:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
Qualifications
•A current, California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or a Clinical Microbiology Scientist (CMS)
•Must have a minimum of at least two years of current technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, and /or parasitology
•Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology
•Demonstrated working knowledge of current instrumentations: BD Bactec FX and bioMerieux Vitek 2 and MS systems, Centrifuges, Water Baths, Analytical Balance, Fume hood, Biological Safety Cabinet, Incubator
•Skilled in using a computer UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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