(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Lab - 140601

Under supervision, incumbents perform a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated, mechanical or electronic devices. Performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, in order to provide data for use in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in all areas of the lab.

On a daily basis, assess overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or designee. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.

• Must have a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate sub-specialty license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.

• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Must possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment, and accountability.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

• Bacteriology culture work-up and microbiology experience.
• 2+ years of applicable clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform well in a collaborative environment

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.