The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs specialized biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood banking analyses. They are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results for diagnosis and treatment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and a valid Clinical Lab Scientist or Limited license from the State of California. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of prior experience in complex laboratory analysis is required.
The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Banking, etc. analysis in the Clinical Laboratory.
He/she is responsible for the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results used for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts of Science and/or equivalent training for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or California Specialty (Limited) License.
Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Minimum 1 year prior preferred experience to include: specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement.
Minimum 1 year experience for CLS license and 2 years for a Limited license.
Required License/Certification: Valid Clinical Lab Scientist license or Limited license from the State of California.
ASCP certification preferred but not required.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center.
With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services.
Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 - $76.00.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
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USC is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.
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