Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Join 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/hour

In addition to a competitive salary range, this position is also eligible for shift differentials.

• 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.

A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.

If you re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:

Clinical Lab & Pathology

Imaging

Pharmacy

Phlebotomy

Rehab

Respiratory Therapy

Social Work

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.