Clinical Lab Scientist, Per Diem - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

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    Full time
    Description
    The Microbiology Lab is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Per Diem.

    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 work the weekend shift.

    May convert to career.


    Salary Range:
    $68.87-$68.87/hour
    Qualifications

    • A current, California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or a Clinical Microbiology Scientist (CMS)
    • Bachelor's degree
    • 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