Clinical Laboratory Scientist III - Microbiology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7294595 (Ref:10028558)
Posted: December 5, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $51.24 - $81.98 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (Per Diem) - Microbiology
Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We are seeking a per diem professional to join our Microbiology department. In this role, you will prepare specimens for analysis and perform waived, moderate, or high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures. All work will be conducted in compliance with written SOPs and regulatory standards, including FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission requirements. Responsibilities include assisting in the training of students and staff, developing analytical and troubleshooting skills, and building regulatory compliance expertise. You will work under the authorization of the Laboratory Director in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, CFR Section 493.1445(a).
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Perform and report clinical laboratory procedures, including waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain knowledge of specimen preparation, processing techniques, and automated/manual testing procedures in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Conduct quality control measures, including calibrations, preventive maintenance, and data review, while supporting Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, assist colleagues with complex issues, and recommend effective solutions.
- Develop, validate, and document standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in staff training, cross-training, inspections, and internal/external audits to uphold laboratory standards and accreditation compliance.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 3 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $51.24 - $81.98 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
